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Schubert, Franz.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Three first and early editions of the Lieder to words by Goethe, Opp. 1, 2, & 3
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1) Gretchen am Spinnrade aus Göthe's "Faust"...2tes Werk [D.118], Vienna: in Comission bey Cappi und Diabelli, [1821?], first edition, second issue, with publisher's number ("N.o 767") on title and control numbering on final side written by or for Schubert ("Sch[paraph] 407."), 11 pages, oblong 4to (23.5 x 33.5cm), including "1821" watermark, engraved throughout, no plate number on the music, disbound, outer bifolium splitting at hinge, some light spotting and browning, control marking slightly cropped [cf Hoboken no.10, not in Deutsch]
2) Schäfers Klagelied. Heidenröslein. Jägers Abendlied. Meeres Stille von Goethe. Für eine Singstimme mit Begleitung des Piano-Forte in Musik gesetzt...von Franz Schubert 3tes Werk [D.121, 257, 368, 216], Vienna: in Comission bey Cappi und Diabelli, [1821], first edition, with part of the original Control Mark on the last side, 11 pages, oblong 4to (24 x 32.7cm), engraved throughout, ties, light browning and spotting to outer leaves, small crease to leading edge of title, Schubert's Control Mark cropped, outer bifolium splitting along hinge, a few small ink blots on pp.7/8 [Hoboken 16; Deutsch 3a]
3) Erlkönig. Ballade von Goethe. In Musik gesetzt für eine Singstimme mit Piano-Forte-Begleitung...von Franz Schubert. 1tes Werk, Vienna: bei Ant. Diabelli und Comp., [1826-1827], 11 pages, oblong 4to (26.5 x 33.5cm), engraved throughout, title vignette, plate number D. et C. N.o 766, some light scattered spotting, edges frayed, a few small stains, light browning to upper wrapper and dust-staining to lower wrapper [Hoboken 6 and Deutsch 1c]
2) Schäfers Klagelied. Heidenröslein. Jägers Abendlied. Meeres Stille von Goethe. Für eine Singstimme mit Begleitung des Piano-Forte in Musik gesetzt...von Franz Schubert 3tes Werk [D.121, 257, 368, 216], Vienna: in Comission bey Cappi und Diabelli, [1821], first edition, with part of the original Control Mark on the last side, 11 pages, oblong 4to (24 x 32.7cm), engraved throughout, ties, light browning and spotting to outer leaves, small crease to leading edge of title, Schubert's Control Mark cropped, outer bifolium splitting along hinge, a few small ink blots on pp.7/8 [Hoboken 16; Deutsch 3a]
3) Erlkönig. Ballade von Goethe. In Musik gesetzt für eine Singstimme mit Piano-Forte-Begleitung...von Franz Schubert. 1tes Werk, Vienna: bei Ant. Diabelli und Comp., [1826-1827], 11 pages, oblong 4to (26.5 x 33.5cm), engraved throughout, title vignette, plate number D. et C. N.o 766, some light scattered spotting, edges frayed, a few small stains, light browning to upper wrapper and dust-staining to lower wrapper [Hoboken 6 and Deutsch 1c]
Condition
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"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
These Schubert editions come from the celebrated collection of Louis Koch. The control numberings present here on the back of Opp. 2 & 3 have been the subject of considerable debate: positive identification of the composer's hand from such short markings is always open to dispute. However, we can say that these and similar markings on Schubert's songs (Opp.1-14), dating from 1821 and 1822, are authentic in the sense of being made by him or on his behalf by his brother Ferdinand Schubert, Leopold Sonnleithner and perhaps a few others.