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Meyerbeer, Giacomo, (1791-1864)
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Meyerbeer, Giacomo
- Autograph manuscript of the song "Meeresstille", inscribed and signed ("Für das Album der Frau Majorinn von Serr von Meyerbeer")
- ink on paper
written in brown ink on two systems of three staves per page, inscribed and signed by the composer at the end, a setting of Müller's poem 'Wirf Rosenblätter in die Flut, sie ist so spiegelglatt', with autograph title ("Meeresstille"), the words of the second and third verses also written by Meyerbeer at the end
2 pages, c.20.3 x 25.2cm, on an album leaf, gilt edges, some later pencil annotations, no place or date, small repair to central vertical crease
2 pages, c.20.3 x 25.2cm, on an album leaf, gilt edges, some later pencil annotations, no place or date, small repair to central vertical crease
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
A delightful manuscript of a complete song by Meyerbeer.