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Grechaninov, Alexandr
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grechaninov, Alexandr
- Autograph manuscripts of the Sonetti Romani op.160 for voice and orchestra, signed ("A. Gretchaninoff")
- paper
the full scores of the complete set of five songs, with words in Russian by Vyatcheslav Ivanov, notated in black ink on up to sixteen staves per page, working manuscripts in places with deletions and alterations, marked up for performance in another hand in pencil and crayon; together with autograph manuscripts of reduced scores of three songs, the Stichvorlagen, notated for voice and piano quintet on two seven-stave systems per page, marked by and for the printer, comprising the following songs:
1) 'Piazza di Spagna': the full score, title and 14 pages, together with: the chamber version for voice and piano quintet, 9 pages
2) 'Fontana della Tartaruga': the full score, title and 14 pages, together with: the chamber version, 7 pages
3) 'Triton': the full score, title and 19 pages
4) 'Il tramontare del sol[e] al Pincio': the full score, title and 11 pages; together with: the chamber version, 6 pages, a later manuscript than the rest (1949?), spine reinforced
5) 'Fontana Trevi': the full score, title and 18 pages, dated at the end "1939"
8 items, large 4to, 16 & 18-stave papers, [probably Paris], 1939, together with transparencies and manuscript copies and instrumental parts for 'Piazza di Spagna', presumably for Belaieff's edition of 1949
1) 'Piazza di Spagna': the full score, title and 14 pages, together with: the chamber version for voice and piano quintet, 9 pages
2) 'Fontana della Tartaruga': the full score, title and 14 pages, together with: the chamber version, 7 pages
3) 'Triton': the full score, title and 19 pages
4) 'Il tramontare del sol[e] al Pincio': the full score, title and 11 pages; together with: the chamber version, 6 pages, a later manuscript than the rest (1949?), spine reinforced
5) 'Fontana Trevi': the full score, title and 18 pages, dated at the end "1939"
8 items, large 4to, 16 & 18-stave papers, [probably Paris], 1939, together with transparencies and manuscript copies and instrumental parts for 'Piazza di Spagna', presumably for Belaieff's edition of 1949
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."