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Schubert, Franz.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Die abgeblühte Linde, Der Flug der Zeit,...Der Tod und das Mädchen, von Claudius...7tes Werk. Vienna: im Commission bey Cappi und Diabelli, [1821]
First edition of the songs D. 514, D.515, and D.531 ("Death and the Maiden"), 11 pages, oblong 4to (c.23.5 x 32cms), with Schubert's Control-Mark "Sch[paraph] 176", either by him or on his behalf on the verso of p.11, engraved throughout (plate no." C. et D. No. 855"), later marbled boards, control-mark inscription cropped at foot, tear to first leaf repaired
Literature
Hoboken 41
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
There has always been some debate as to whether or not the Control-Marks written on the back of early Schubert editions are autograph, and most are very short. They seem to have been used by Schubert or on his behalf, to check the sale of his first independent publications: the songs Opp. 1 to 14, dating from 1820 and 1821. They only appear on the original issues and not on even the early reissues of 1822 and c.1825 (cf. Hoboken (ÖNB) no.43 and 44). The autograph manuscripts of D.514 and D. 515 are lost, whereas that for "Death and the Maiden" (which Schubert reused in his celebrated string quartet D.810) does not survive complete.