J. S. Bach. Manuscript full score of the Concerto in D minor for Cembalo, BWV 1052, first half of the C19th?
BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN
Manuscript full score of the Concerto in D minor for Cembalo, BWV 1052
notated in brown ink by an unidentified scribe on two six-stave systems per page, with pencil fingerings and some corrections in another hand to the solo cembalo part
52 pages, oblong 4to (26 x 32cm), wove paper, gilt title ("Concert von Joh. Seb. Bach.") to upper cover within a decorative floral border, ownership stamp ("D. A. Benda") and inscription to front free endpaper ("Ernst Rudorff. (aus Benda's Nachlaß stammend...)"), nineteenth-century half morocco, no place or date [first half of the C19th?]
The score of the D minor concerto BWV 1052 was not published until after 1836 (by Kistner).
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Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.
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BACH, JOHANN SEBASTIAN
Manuscript full score of the Concerto in D minor for Cembalo, BWV 1052
notated in brown ink by an unidentified scribe on two six-stave systems per page, with pencil fingerings and some corrections in another hand to the solo cembalo part
52 pages, oblong 4to (26 x 32cm), wove paper, gilt title ("Concert von Joh. Seb. Bach.") to upper cover within a decorative floral border, ownership stamp ("D. A. Benda") and inscription to front free endpaper ("Ernst Rudorff. (aus Benda's Nachlaß stammend...)"), nineteenth-century half morocco, no place or date [first half of the C19th?]
The score of the D minor concerto BWV 1052 was not published until after 1836 (by Kistner).
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.