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Festing, Michael Christian
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Festing, Michael Christian
- Twelve Sonata's in Three Parts; dedicated to Her Grace, Henrietta, Dutchess of Marlborough, &c.&c. The First, Second, and Third Sonata's for two German Flutes [or two Violins] and a Bass..., Opera Secunda. [parts], London: Printed by William Smith, at Corelli's Head, near St. Clement's Church in the Strand; and Sold only by the Author, at his House in Angel Court in Windmill-street, near the upper End of the Hay-Market, 1731
- ink, paper, vellum
Three parts for Flute and Violin, [Second] Violin and Bass ([8] & 21 pages; [2] & 18 pages; [2] & 18 pages), folio (360 x 234mm), printed title and privilege, engraved dedication and printed subscribers' list to first volume; contemporary red panelled morocco gilt, elaborate fillets, cover to first volume lettered "Twelve Sonata's in Three Part's Dedicated to Her Grace Henrietta, Dutchess of Marlborough", scratch and mark to dedication cover, some wear to joints and corners
Provenance
Gilbert S. Inglefield, Lord Mayor of London--Sotheby's 23 May 2007, Lot 1. acquisition: purchased in the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch Ltd.
Literature
British Union Catalogue of Music, p.333; RISM F 668; not in ESTC.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition: Dedication copy to Henrietta Godolphin, Second Duchess of Marlborough (1681-1733), the daughter of John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough