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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Oeuvres complettes de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Leipzig: Au Magasin de Musique de Breitkopf & Härtel, [1798-1806], volumes 1-17
- paper and ink
oblong 4to (c.24.5 x 34cm), type-set music without plate numbers, engraved general titles, separate instrumental parts, the violin part to Cahier IV with plate number 2531 [RISM M 7314], with an additional, engraved, clarinet part for the Clarinet Trio K.498, original green wrappers with Greek borders ("Oeuvres de Mozart") [K.Anh.D 2; Hirsch, iv 987; Heyer, p.197], ownership inscription to Cahier IV ("Heinrich Henkel"), a few other manuscript annotations, some light staining and wear to wrappers, some browning and occasional light damp-staining, a few edges repaired
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."
Catalogue Note
All 17 volumes of this the first attempt at a 'complete' edition of Mozart's works are rarely offered at auction. The series contains a number of first editions, including of the Piano Sonatas K.279-283 (1799), and the Prelude and Fugue in C for piano, K.394 (1800).
Heinrich Henkel (1822-1899), whose ownership inscription appears on Cahier IV, is well known in the literature for his role in cataloguing Johann Anton André’s great collection of Mozart autographs, which was acquired from Constanze Mozart.