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Chédeville, Nicolas.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Good collection of first editions of chamber music for musette, violins and other instruments, Paris: Boivin, Le Clerc etc., 1736-c.1752
- paper
Chédeville. Amusemens de Bellone, ou Les Plaisirs de Mars; Pieces pour la musette, vielle, flute et haubois, Op.6. Paris: the author, Boivin and Le Clerc, [1736], first edition, signed by the composer on the first page of music, ("ChedevilleLeCadet"), 43 pages, fine engraved illustrated title by Le Bas, dedication leaf, [RISM C1996 (only one copy outside France]--Cordelet, Claude. Deuxième livre de sonates, pour deux musettes, vielles, pardessus de viole et autres instruments..., Paris: the author, Le Roy, Boivin and Le Clerc, [1736], 24 pages, [not in RISM]--Rameau, Jean-Philippe. Deuxieme recueil d'airs choisis des opéras de Mr. Rameau, ajustés pour les musettes et vielles avec un violon..., Paris: Le Clerc, [c.1752], 22 pages, [not in RISM]--Dubois. Le pasteur fidèle ou les delices de la campagne. Sonates a deux parties pour deux musettes, vielles, pardessus de viole et autres instruments. Dediés a Monsieur Chédeville le Cadet..., Paris, L'Auteur, Boivin, Le Clerc [c.1742 - 51], 43 pages, [RISM D3592 (one copy only)
4 volumes in one, all first editions, folio, (c.33 x 24cms), engraved throughout, contemporary reversed calf, old red-gilt labe to spine, worn but sound
4 volumes in one, all first editions, folio, (c.33 x 24cms), engraved throughout, contemporary reversed calf, old red-gilt labe to spine, worn but sound
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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 collection of rare and unique editions for the musette or "French bagpipe". Two items are unrecorded in RISM and another known only in a single copy.