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Onslow, George
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Onslow, George
- Autograph manuscript of the piano part for the "Sextuor pour Piano, Flute, Clarinette, Cor, Basson and Contre=Basse" Op.30, dedicated to Hummel,
- ink on paper
notated on seven two-stave systems per page, extensively revised by the composer throughout, with revisions on pastedowns on around 13 pages, including several complete pages, additional deletions and alterations, and a few passages on paste-downs in another hand, the Stichvorlage, marked up for the printer in pencil and in ink, including the plate number 74,
38 pages, folio (c.34 x 27cms), 14-stave paper, some browning and a little dust-marking, a few small tears to margins,
38 pages, folio (c.34 x 27cms), 14-stave paper, some browning and a little dust-marking, a few small tears to margins,
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
George Onslow (1784-1853) was a French composer of English descent. The piano and wind sextet Op.30 dates from 1825. The work dates from the early part of Onslow's career, during the period of his popular and attractive string quintets, for which he is renowned.