- 55
Listenius, Nicolaus
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Listenius, Nicolaus
- Musica... ab autore denuo recognita, multisque novis regulis & exemplis adaucta. Frankfurt an der Oder: Johannes Eichorn, [c.1550]
- Paper
8vo (150 x 100mm.), woodcut device on title, woodcut musical examples throughout, diagrams and decorations, modern vellum boards, contemporary marginalia in Latin (trimmed), without final blank, some worming to final 2 leaves, and some staining
Literature
RISM, p.508; VD16 L2036 (with different setting of the title-page)
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
Listenius introduced the term musica poetica to signify the musical ideal that the composition represents, as a self-contained and complete work of art ("opus consummatum et effectum"). It was an important and extremely popular early musical primer, illustrated with copious musical examples, which was issued in over forty editions between 1537 and 1583 (all of which are now rare).