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Offenbach, Jacques
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Offenbach, Jacques
- Autograph manuscript of the "Dernière Pensée de Weber" and Polka in A for orchestra, signed in pencil ("Jacques Offenbach")
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a composing manuscript, without orchestral designations, notated in dark brown ink on up to 14 staves, with autograph titles ("Dernière Pensée de Weber" and "Polka"), the repetition of some passages indicated by the use of numbers or letters, a few minor corrections
12 pages, oblong 4to (23 x 30.5cm), 16-stave paper, disbound, no place or date [1841], tears to inner edges, one small tear slightly affecting text, overall browning, thumbed
12 pages, oblong 4to (23 x 30.5cm), 16-stave paper, disbound, no place or date [1841], tears to inner edges, one small tear slightly affecting text, overall browning, thumbed
Literature
Antonio De Almeida, Jacques Offenbach: a Thematic Catalogue of his Works (typescript in US-Wkaye)
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
APPARENTLY UNPUBLISHED. Not recorded in TNG or by Alexander Faris. The opening "Dernière Pensée de Weber", a G-major Andante movement in 3/4, uses a theme falsely attributed to Weber, but which in fact derives from C. G. Reissiger's Danses brillantes pour le pianoforte, Op.26 no.5. The theme of the polka is evidently related, as noted by Antonio de Almeida, to the famous "Valse des rayons" from the ballet Le Papillon, which Offenbach also used in Die Rheinnixen. We gratefully acknowledge the kind assistance of Michael Kaye in our cataloguing of this lot.