Lot 79
  • 79

Nicolai, Otto, (1810-1849)

Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Nicolai, Otto
  • Autograph albumleaf of the canon for four voices "Quel fior sul rio favelli a te", inscribed and signed ("An Fräulein Elise Meerti...Zur Erinnerung an Otto Nicolai.")
  • ink on paper
notated in brown ink on a single hand-drawn stave, with autograph title "Canon a 4 voci" and autograph indications of the entry points of the second, third and fourth voices

1 page, a triangular-shaped piece of paper, 26 x 35.5 x 25cm, cut down from a larger leaf, gilt edges, dated Vienna, 19 April 1842, browning to edges, some light spotting

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."

Catalogue Note

RARE. An attractive and unusually-shaped manuscript, dedicated to the singer Elise Meerti.