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Lot 217
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Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista
  • Eighteenth-century manuscript of the three Vesper psalms "Confitebor tibi domine", "Domine ad adjuvandum" and "Dixit Dominus"
  • ink and paper
the full score notated in brown ink on up to twenty staves per page, comprising three works each with an additional title written in red and blue ink, with hand-coloured decorative engraved borders

1) "Confitebor tibi domine in toto corde meo", for five voices, violins, viola, bass, oboe and trumpets,  96 pages including titles, 



2) "Domine ad adjuvandum me festina", for five voices, violins, viola, bass, oboe and trumpets, 47 pages, including titles, 



3) "Dixit Dominus, Domine meo",  for double chorus, violins, viola, bass, oboe and trumpets, 173 pages, including titles, 



3 works in one volume (c.32 x 21.5cm), nineteenth-century half calf, corners rubbed but sound, some light foxing

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.
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