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Heller, Stephen
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Heller, Stephen
- Autograph manuscript of the 25 Études for piano Op.47, signed on the title ("Stephen Heller")
- paper
a working score and the Stichvorlage, written in brown ink on up to five two-stave systems per page, with autograph title-page ("À Madame: Jenny Montgolfier 25 Etudes de Piano pour former au sentiment du rhythme, et à l'expression par Stephen Heller..."), autograph titles ("Etude I...Etude II...") and pagination, marked up by and for the printer in pencil, a number of autograph deletions, corrections and revisions
32 pages, oblong folio (27.5 x 34.5cm), 10-stave paper, no place or date [Paris, c.1844] some browning and dust-staining, a few small tears and marks
32 pages, oblong folio (27.5 x 34.5cm), 10-stave paper, no place or date [Paris, c.1844] some browning and dust-staining, a few small tears and marks
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
UNCOMMON.
Heller's 25 Etudes were published by Schlesinger in Berlin in 1844; the opus is among his most accomplished didactic works and one of the few still in print. The dedicatee, Jenny Montgolfier, was a piano teacher in Lyon, who, although she never met the composer, was a notable champion of his music.