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Sibelius, Jean, (1865-1957)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sibelius, Jean
- Autograph musical quotation from 'The Swan of Tuonela' op.22 no.2, signed and inscribed by the composer ("Tuonelas swan...Jean Sibelius")
- Ink on paper
comprising two bars of the melody for the final section, notated in black ink on a single hand-drawn stave,
1 page, c.5.5 x 20cm, no place or date, creasing at folds
1 page, c.5.5 x 20cm, no place or date, creasing at folds
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
'The Swan of Tuonela' is the second of the Lemminkäinen Legends op.22, completed in its final version in 1900. The autograph manuscripts of all versions, including two completely unknown early versions from the 1890s, are lost. The present theme is found at Rehearsal Figure G (strings) and Figure H (cor anglais) of the full score.