- 14
Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grande Fugue tantôt libre, tantôt recherchée...Oeuvre 133, [parts], Vienna: Matthias Artaria, 1827
first edition of the "Grosse Fuge", complete parts (10, 9, 9 & 8 pp.), engraved throughout, plate number M.A. 877, tear to title (detached), some foxing
Literature
Hoboken no.524; Kinsky p.405
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
The "Grosse Fuge" is one of Beethoven's most remarkable creations: a unique combination of dramatic contrasts, variation and counterpoint. Over 700 bars long, it transcended its original role as the final movement of the Quartet op.130, and his publisher therefore persuaded Beethoven to issue it as an independent work.