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Massenet, Jules
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Massenet, Jules
- Autograph manuscript of the song "Rose de Mai", signed ("musique de J. Massenet", at the head of the music), and inscribed and dated at the end ("Egreville fini le samedi 26 Juin 1909 matin")
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notated on nine staves per page in black ink, the final system on the last page revised by Massenet with a passage written by him on a slip of paper affixed to the manuscript, with some careful erasures and alterations; the Stichvorlage, marked up by the printer in pencil,
6 pages, including autograph title page, folio (c.35 x 26.5cm), bound with a copy of the first edition of the separate song by Heugel of Paris, contemporary red roan gilt, 1909
6 pages, including autograph title page, folio (c.35 x 26.5cm), bound with a copy of the first edition of the separate song by Heugel of Paris, contemporary red roan gilt, 1909
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 song was published by Heugel as the ninth song in the collection "Expressions lyriques". The words are by S. Poirson.