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Rossini, Gioachino
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Rossini, Gioachino
- Autograph manuscript of a work for piano in A-flat major, signed ("G. Rossini"), undated
- ink on paper
notated in dark brown ink on four systems of two staves, comprising eighteen bars of music, marked with a cue at the end ("...Sino al X"), indicating a repeat of the first eight bars
1 page, oblong 4to (c.22.5 x 29cm), on a gilt-edged album-leaf, 10-stave paper, on the verso an autograph musical quotation by Vincenzo Gabussi, no place or date [possibly 1838], some browning, one small hole caused by ink oxidization
1 page, oblong 4to (c.22.5 x 29cm), on a gilt-edged album-leaf, 10-stave paper, on the verso an autograph musical quotation by Vincenzo Gabussi, no place or date [possibly 1838], some browning, one small hole caused by ink oxidization
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
This is a longer version of the piano piece written on an album-leaf (probably for his cousin Carlotta Mazzotti) on 15 July 1838: see sale in these rooms, 8 June 2011, lot 332.