- 18
Beethoven, Ludwig, van.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Musica vocale per uso de' Concerti Let. B. Scena ed Aria (Ah! perfido, spergiuro,) [Op.65] [soprano part with keyboard arrangement and 11 orchestral parts], Leipzig, Bureau de Musique, [1805], first edition,
the complete parts: 11 pages, 4to (31 x 26cm) [soprano and keyboard arrangement]; 4 [Violino Primo], 4 [Violino Secondo], 4 [Viola], 3 [Basso], 2 [Flauto], 2 [Clarinetto Primo in B], 2 [Clarinetto Secondo in B], 2 [Fagotto Primo], 2 [Fagotto Secondo], 1 [Corno Primo] and 1 [Corno Secondo], , 4to (36 x 25.8cm), engraved music, plate number 410, library de-accession stamps to the 11 instrumental parts, unbound, modern cloth-backed folder, repairs to gutters and spine of soprano part with translucent adhesive tape, staining to title [Kinsky, p.155; Hoboken 294]
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
Rare. We have no record of the first edition, in parts, of Beethoven's finest concert aria at auction during the last 20 years. A score of the work was not published until 1856.