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Britten, Benjamin
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Britten, Benjamin
- Autograph musical quotation from Albert Herring, signed and inscribed "with best wishes BenjaminBritten Brighton 1948"
- paper
the opening two bars of the opera, here marked fortissimo, written in blue ink on a hand-drawn stave, together with an early draft signature using a different pen, in black ink, Brighton, [June?] 1947
1 page, 4to (c.25.5 x 20cm), on the printed stationery of the booksellers Holleyman & Treacher Ltd of Duke St., Brighton, some ink-splattering from the first signature, faint water-stain
1 page, 4to (c.25.5 x 20cm), on the printed stationery of the booksellers Holleyman & Treacher Ltd of Duke St., Brighton, some ink-splattering from the first signature, faint water-stain
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Albert Herring was written for and first performed at Glyndebourne on 20 June 1947.