- 101
Grechaninov, Alexandr
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Grechaninov, Alexandr
- Autograph manuscript of several numbers from "Rozdestvo Khristovo" ("The Birth of Christ" ), for piano and vocal ensemble
- paper
comprising six numbers for piano (an entr'acte and five dance movements) and a 'Finale' for voices and piano, notated for piano on up to six systems per page, the final movement for piano and voices on five-stave systems, the numbers titled in Russian: 'Second Scene, No. 6 Entr'acte Rozdestvo Khristovo', 'No.10 Dance of Marionettes', 'No.11 Dance of Kitaiua & Kitayanka', 'No.12 Harlequin's Dance', 'No.14 Dance of Volka & Lis', 'No.15 Dance of Bilochka & Zaichikov', and 'No.16 Finale (to the words "Rasti, rasti, Elochka")'
13 pages, folio (38.2 x 25.3cm), 20-stave paper, no place, dated by the composer at the end: 1922, some browning
13 pages, folio (38.2 x 25.3cm), 20-stave paper, no place, dated by the composer at the end: 1922, some browning
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
Apparently unpublished: we have not traced Rozdestovo Khristovo among Grechaninov's known or published works.