Lot 59 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
Autograph manuscript, the vocal score of the cantata Alyssa , [Paris, 1903]
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- Estimate
- £25,000–£35,000 hammer ≈ $31,856–$44,598
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 11 December 2024
- Dimensions
- 351 x 273mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3193982
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Maurice Ravel, Autograph manuscript, the vocal score of the cantata Alyssa , [Paris, 1903]. Christie's, 11 Dec 2024, lot 59. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3193982.
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Maurice Ravel, Autograph manuscript, the vocal score of the cantata Alyssa , [Paris, 1903]. Christie's, 11 Dec 2024, lot 59. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3193982.
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