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Prokofiev, Sergei
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Prokofiev, Sergei
- Gadkiy Utyonok'...["The Ugly Duckling"], Le Vilain petit canard (conte d'Andersen) pour une voix et piano Op.18, Moscow: A. Gutheil, [1922]
- paper
first edition, inscribed by the composer to the singer and translator Vera Janacopoulos, on the title page: "Oh Diva, je voudrai que vos traductions soient aussi justes que vos balles, vos balles aussi fortes que votre voix et votre voix aussi douce que votre époux! (Tout cela pour que vous tranduisiez les mélodies d'Akmatova.), S.P. 1922", 29 pages, 4to, title printed in red, plate no. A.10315.G, blue wrappers, browning, affecting the inscription at the margin, damp-staining to inner margins, wrappers loose
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
Vera Janacopoulos was a Brazilian soprano whom Prokofiev met in America; known as "Diva", she translated The Love of Three Oranges and The Ugly Duckling into French for him. She also sang this piece on many occasions. See Simon Morrison, The Love and Wars of Lina Prokofiev, (2013), pp. 25 & 151.