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Saxophone soprano
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Saxophone soprano

Selmer

Description

Présentation générale : Modèle Balanced Action. Description des éléments : Avec plusieurs anches d'époque et d'un bec estampillé Selmer. Décor : Tout d'abord fabriqué dans une finition argentée, il a été vraisemblablement recouvert par la site d'un placage à l’or fin, spécifiquement pour l'usage de Marcel Mule. N° de série : 49841.

About this work

The artwork titled "Saxophone soprano", attributed to Selmer, is preserved at musée de la musique. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.

Technique and Materials

This work belongs to the field: musique - chant - danse, ethnologie.

The Conserving Museum

musée de la musique preserves this work in its collections. As a « Musée de France » labeled museum, the institution is committed to preserving and showcasing the pieces entrusted to it.

Data sources

The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

About this artwork

Selmer est l'auteur de Saxophone soprano, oeuvre conservée au musée de la musique. La pièce a pour dimensions Longueur totale : 644 mm. Diamètre : 92 mm.

Creation context

La offre à Selmer le terreau fertile pour concevoir Saxophone soprano. Cette œuvre, désormais joyau du musée de la musique, est le fruit d'un dialogue constant entre l'artiste et les idées de son siècle. Le contexte de création confère à la pièce une dimension historique qui enrichit considérablement sa lecture.

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The work « Saxophone soprano » is held at musée de la musique, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.

This artwork is attributed to Selmer according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.

Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.

The work is part of the collections of a « Musée de France »-labelled museum. Contact the hosting museum to verify if the work is currently on display or held in reserve. Opening hours and admission fees are available on the museum's official website.

Image usage rights depend on the work, the artist, and the museum. If the author died more than 70 years ago, the work is in the public domain in France. Text data (title, technique, dimensions) are under Open License and freely reusable.

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