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Chopin, Fryderyk.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Douze grandes études pour le Pianoforte composées et dédiées à son ami J. Liszt, Oeuvre 10 Liv. I [...II], Leipzig: Kistner, [1833]
- paper
first German edition, 2 volumes in one, 27 & 27 pages, folio, engraved throughout, plate nos. 1018 & 1019, uncorrected title-page to both volumes ("J. Liszt"), modern green cloth folder, ownership inscription to both titles (cropped), some foxing, disbound, [Grabowski & Rink 10/1-6–1-KI (Book 1), 10/7-12–1-KI (Book 2); cf. Hoboken 212 & 213 (with "F. Liszt" on titles)]
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
This copy of Kistner's edition of Chopin's famous early Études would appear to pre-date that described by Grabowski & Rink, where the second title is corrected to "F. Liszt". They give August 1833 as the date of Kistner's edition, 2 months after the Paris edition where the original error is also found.