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Quantz, Johann Joachim
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Quantz, Johann Joachim
- Essai d'une Methode pour apprendre à jouer de la Flute Traversiere, avec plusieurs remarques pour servir au bon gout dans la Musique, Berlin: C.F. Voss, 1752
- Paper
first edition in French, 8 leaves, 336 pages, 10 leaves, 4to (22.8 x 18.6cm), twelve leaves of engraved musical examples at end, engraved vignettes, gilt edges, contemporary mottled calf, splitting to joints at head of spine, scuffing to covers
Literature
Hirsch, i 476; RISM, Ecrits, i, 677; Gregory & Bartlett, p.142
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
This famous eighteenth-century treatise is far more wide-ranging than its title suggests. Apart from its relevance as the most important flute tutor of its day, it has chapters dealing with orchestras, the duties of the orchestral leader, the differences between national musical styles, and ornamentation.