Lot 18
- 18
Cortot, Alfred
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cortot, Alfred
- Annotated proof of Cortot’s arrangement for piano duet of César Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major
- paper
The publisher’s printed proofs with annotations and alterations added sporadically by the great pianist in ink, blue crayon, with information for the printer, and one annotation in German by the printer
57 pages, 4to (35 x 25cm), disbound, paper friable, p.2 margins crumbled, not affecting the text, no place or date
57 pages, 4to (35 x 25cm), disbound, paper friable, p.2 margins crumbled, not affecting the text, no place or date
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
The great Franco-Swiss pianist is known for his enormous affection for Franck’s magnificent Violin Sonata, recording it famously with Jacques Thibaud. The tumultuous keyboard part represents a significant challenge for pianists. Cortot made an even more formidable arrangement for solo piano which he performed and has been played and recorded by others more recently. The piano duet version was published by Breitkopf and Härtel, Leipzig. The proof was given to Georges Franck, son of the composer and has remained in the family until now. Also included is an arrangement of Franck’s Eros et Psyché, transcribed for two pianos and inscribed by the arranger to Franck’s son.