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Messiaen, Olivier
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Messiaen, Olivier
- Collection of 51 first and early editions, two signed
- paper
including L’ascension, Quatre méditations symphoniques pour orchestre [full score]; Turangalîla-Symphonie, pour piano principal et grand orchestre [full score] (2); Harawi, chant d’amour et de mort [full score], signed by the composer, and another copy, unsigned; Quatuor pour la fin du temps (3); Trois petites liturgies de la Présence Divine [full score] (3); Oiseaux exotiques [full score], signed by the composer, and another copy, unsigned; Chronochromie pour grand orchestre [full score]; Vingt Regards sur L’enfant-Jésus (2); Les Offrandes oubliées, Méditation Symphonique [full score] (2); Sept Haïkaï, esquisses Japonaises, piano solo et petit orchestre [full score]; Couleurs de la cité celeste [full score]; Trois petites liturgies de la présence divine [vocal score]; Les offrandes oubliées, Méditation Symphonique [piano reduction]; Chants de terre et de ciel (3); Petites esquisses d’oiseaux; La fauvette des jardins; Poèmes pour mi...(1er [...2ème] Livre) [full scores], 2 volumes (4); Poèmes pour mi (1er [...2ème] Livre) [piano reduction]; Visions de l’amen (2); Livre du saint sacrement pour orgue; Catalogue d’oiseaux, Le merle de roche, 6e Livre [full score]; Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, pour orchestre de bois, cuivres, et percussions métalliques [full score]; Des canyons aux étoiles, (Première [...Troisième] partie) [full score]; Fantaisie Burlesque pour piano; Trois mélodies pour chant et piano; La nativité du seigneur, neuf méditations pour orgue; Diptyque, pour orgue (2); Méditations sur le mystère de la Sainte Trinité, pour orgue; Réveil des oiseaux (pour Piano Solo et Orchestre) (2); Mode de valeurs et d'intensités pour piano; Préludes pour piano; La mort du nombre, soprano, ténor, violin et piano [parts]; Île de feu 1 [...2] pour piano; Neumes rhythmiques pour piano; O sacrum convivium! motet au Saint-Sacrement [full score]
51 volumes, various sizes, mostly publishers' printed wrappers; together with 9 books and pamphlets about or relating to Messiaen
51 volumes, various sizes, mostly publishers' printed wrappers; together with 9 books and pamphlets about or relating to Messiaen
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."