Lot 70
- 70
Thalberg, Sigismond
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Thalberg, Sigismond
- Autograph manuscript of "Fantaisie sur Lucrezia Borgia" op.50, signed and dated by the composer at the end ("Juin 1843, S. Thalberg"), together with a collection of album leaves.
- paper
the Stichvorlage for the first edition by Bernard Latte of Paris, notated in dark brown ink on five two-stave systems per page, a working manuscript with extensive deletions, alterations and corrections, and staves extended into the margins in places; the title, composer's name, pagination and publishing data added by the editor, including the plate number and engraver's name at the foot of the first page ("B.L.3313"), marked up by the engraver in pencil
10 pages, large oblong 4to (c.17.5 x 36cm), 10-stave paper by Lard-Esnault of Paris, June 1843, some wear at folds, some dust-marking and browning, including from use by the engraver; together with a collection of C19 American album-leaves including music by Otto Dresel, A. Apelles and William Scharfenberg, 6 items, some on leaves from the album of Laura W. Gibbs of New York, embossed borders, including a facsimile of Donizetti's air "Connais-tu mes douleurs", 1843-1852 where dated
10 pages, large oblong 4to (c.17.5 x 36cm), 10-stave paper by Lard-Esnault of Paris, June 1843, some wear at folds, some dust-marking and browning, including from use by the engraver; together with a collection of C19 American album-leaves including music by Otto Dresel, A. Apelles and William Scharfenberg, 6 items, some on leaves from the album of Laura W. Gibbs of New York, embossed borders, including a facsimile of Donizetti's air "Connais-tu mes douleurs", 1843-1852 where dated
Condition
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"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
RARE. Sigismond Thalberg (1812-1871) was, besides Liszt, the greatest virtuoso pianist of the mid nineteenth century, and his operatic fantasias are among his best works. This fantaisie is based on two final ensembles in Donizetti's opera Lucrezia Borgia (Milan, 1833). The lengthy and florid introduction is followed by elaborations of No.6, concluding the Prologue ("Maffio Orsini, signora, son io"), and No.10, the terzetto finale to Act One ("Guai se ti fuggi un moto").