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Lot 423
  • 423

Lassus, Orlande de

Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Lassus, Orlande de
  • Teutsche Lieder mit fünff Stimmen, zuvor unterscheidlich, jetzund aber mit des Herrn Authoris bewilligung inn ein Opus zusammen getruckt, [V. Stimm.], Nuremburg: [Catharina Gerlach], 1583.
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Partie de quintus ("Die fünffte Stimm", of 5), 38 leaves (of 40), oblong 4to (c.16 x 20cms), woodcut title decoration and initials, type-set music, Lassus's privilege on verso of title, later back wrapper, lacking last 2 leaves and the other 4 voice-parts, Kk1 & 2 repaired at hinge with tape, disbound retaining stitching, some staining

Provenance

From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).

Literature

RISM L947 ; VD16 ZV 17288

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."

Catalogue Note

Rare outside Germany. The collection includes devotional pieces, such as a setting of Luther's 'Vater unser in Himmelreich' and 'Ich rüff zu Dir', together with drinking songs like 'So trincken wir alle diesen Wein mit schalle' and folk-song-inspired works like 'Ein mal gieng ich Spacieren auss'.