Lot 28
- 28
Franck, César
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Franck, César
- Autograph draft of the "Chanson du vannier"
- ink on paper
A working manuscript of one of the six duos, in pencil, on white paper, some additions and corrections in brown ink, title in blue ink and boldly marked “Choeur”, written on 18-stave paper, on four systems of four staves, a draft of approximately 65 bars
4 pages (35 x 27cm), no place or date [c.1889], some staining
4 pages (35 x 27cm), no place or date [c.1889], some staining
Literature
J.-M. Fauquet, CFF 170 ("27 IX 1889"); Mohr 89
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 has every appearance of being the first composition draft of Franck’s setting of a poem by Theuriet "Brins d’osier", published as the last of the 6 Duos pour voix égales (Paris, 1887-1889). The printed version is slightly longer than this draft.