- 914
Lenton, John
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10,000 - 15,000 USD
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- Lenton, John
- Two musical manuscripts, probably autograph, one signed ("J:L"), titled "Instrumentall Musick Performed before his Majty on New years day 1702, Composed by John Lenton Composer to his Majty" and "Instrumentall Musick For New Years day 1703"
- ink, paper, leather
Comprising the Treble parts notated in brown ink on four staves per page, with titles 'Overture', 'Hornpipe', 'Minuett', 'Scotch Air', a few instrumental markings in the second volume ("1st Treb[le]"; "Bassi") and tempo markings 'Very slow', dedications and to each volume to Queen Anne "To the most Illustrious Princess Her Royal Highness Princess Anne of Denmarke, The Author humbly dedicates" and "To The Queens Most Excellent Majtie The Author Humbly dedicates."
Two volumes, oblong 8vo (approximately 60 x 190 mm; 2 1/2 x 8 in.), Lion watermarks centred on the page (cf. Churchill, plate lxxix), countermarked RH. Fine contemporary English black morocco elaborately gilt, one with distinctive unidentified urn- and flame-tools, the other bearing the legend "Lenton New Year 1703," spine in compartments.
Two volumes, oblong 8vo (approximately 60 x 190 mm; 2 1/2 x 8 in.), Lion watermarks centred on the page (cf. Churchill, plate lxxix), countermarked RH. Fine contemporary English black morocco elaborately gilt, one with distinctive unidentified urn- and flame-tools, the other bearing the legend "Lenton New Year 1703," spine in compartments.
Provenance
Lawrences Auctioneers of Crewkerne (Somerset), 26 July 2013, Lot 2135
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.
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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
The volume for 1703 is signed with initials at the end and the music is in the same hand throughout. For a similar example, also initialled "J.L.," see British Library Add. Ms 71544, ("may well be autograph"); this contains the New Year music (1699) for William III, and bears an identical dedication to Princess Anne. Anne, daughter of James II, married Prince George of Denmark in 1683 and acceded to the British throne on 28 March 1702 on the death of William.