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PICCINI-MARMONTEL. DIDON, 1783. IN-8, VEAU VERT ORNÉ AUX ARMES DE LOUIS XVI. OPÉRA CRÉÉ LE 16 OCTOBRE 1783.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Didon, tragédie-lyrique en trois actes, représentée à Fontainebleau devant Leurs Majestés. P. R. C. Ballard, 1783 "par exprès commandement de Sa Majesté".
In-8 (213 x 150 mm). Veau vert, plats ornés d'une large plaque dorée attribuée à Dubuisson, dos lisse orné, aux armes de Louis XVI, gardes de papier doré à la main (Reliure de l’époque).Dos terni, coins usés, en partie dérelié, petits manques de papier à la première garde et aux angles inférieurs des premiers feuillets. Édition originale. L'opéra Didon de Piccini, sur un livret de Marmontel basé sur l'Énéide de Virgile, avec des ballets de Gardel, fut créé devant la cour le 16 octobre 1783 ; la première représentation publique eut lieu au Théâtre de l'Académie Royale de musique, le 1er décembre suivant. Reliure aux armes de France. Référence : OHR, 2496, fer n° 9.
Condition
Dos terni, coins usés, en partie dérelié, petits manques de papier à la première garde et aux angles inférieurs des premiers feuillets.
"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."