- 47
Hindemith, Paul.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph manuscript of Acht Stücke für Flöte allein
with autograph title-page signed and inscribed by the composer ("Paul Hindemith Acht Stücke für Flote allein"), notated in black ink on up to eleven single-stave systems per page, the pieces unnumbered, but provided with autograph tempo markings ([no.1] "Gemächlich, leicht bewegt"; [no.2] "Scherzando"; [no.3] "Sehr langsam, frei im Zeitmass"; [no.4] no tempo marking; [no.5] "Sehr lebhaft"; [no.6] "Lied, leicht bewegt"; [no.7] "Recitativo"; [no.8] "Finale"), containing a few minor deletions and corrections
5 pages, plus autograph title-page and blanks, folio (34 x 27cm), 12-stave paper ("Sünova Nr. 4"), no place or date, unbound
5 pages, plus autograph title-page and blanks, folio (34 x 27cm), 12-stave paper ("Sünova Nr. 4"), no place or date, unbound
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
Hindemith's demanding 1927 pieces for flute - originally entitled 'Stücke für Flöte allein' - were published in 1958 by Schott with the title of the present manuscript.