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Marais, Marin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Marais, Marin
- Basse-continues des pieçes a une et a deux Violes, avec une augmentation de plusieurs pieçes particulieres en partition a la fin dedittes, Paris: the author & Jean Hurel, 1689
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FIRST EDITION, 101 pages, oblong 4to (c.22 x 31cm), engraved title decorated with instruments by Dolivar and Berey, engraved music by Bonneuil, both for bass viol and in score (pp.72-89 & 100-101 on three 2-stave systems per page), privilege (8 June 1689), contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, overall browning and some light staining, covers worn and somewhat warped
Literature
RISM M386
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
Rare. Music by Marin Marais (1656-1728) rarely appears at auction and we can trace no record for this first edition. Marais was the leading French Baroque viol player and composer: a great figure in French instrumental music. This volume was published three years after Marais's first book of Pièces, for which it provides accompaniments. The new music for two viols at the end of the volume includes a suite in F-sharp minor, an imitative "Suitte" in B minor and a rondeau in G minor. The music for single viol contains preludes, fantaisies, chaconnes, tombeau de Mr Meliton, dance pieces and finally an extended theme and variations in G major.