Lot 109
- 109
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai
- Autograph musical quotation from the opera "Snegurochka", ["The Snow Maiden"], signed and inscribed in Russian ("NRimsky-Korsakov, 5 March 1908")
- paper
three bars from Snegurochka's aria in the 'Prologue', comprising her vocalise introducing the aria (without words), written in black ink on one hand-drawn stave
1 page, oblong (8 x 14cm), cut from a larger albumleaf, inscriptions in Russian laid down on verso, no place (probably St Petersburg), 5 March 1908, light creasing
1 page, oblong (8 x 14cm), cut from a larger albumleaf, inscriptions in Russian laid down on verso, no place (probably St Petersburg), 5 March 1908, light creasing
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."