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Influential French composer (1845–1924). Printed sheet music to ‘Fileuse (excerpt from Pelleas et Mésisande).’ Transcribed by Alfred Cortot, 10.25 x 13, 10 pages, signed and inscribed on the top of the title page, “A Mademoiselle Juliette d’Eichthal avec mille amitiés, Gabriel Faure.” Music is housed in a custom-made folder. In fine condition, with moderate toning to signed page, not affecting clarity of the signature. The woman who received the music was the daughter of Fauré’s friend poet, and sociologist Eugene d’Eichthal, to whom Faure dedicated his 7th Nocturne. RR Auction COA.
