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Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sonate pour le Piano-Forte für das Hammer-Klavier des Museum's für Klavier-musik ...101tes Werk, Vienna: "bei S.A. Steiner und Comp", [1817]
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first edition of the Piano Sonata in A major, Op.101, [4 &] 19 pages, oblong 4to (c.24 x 32cms), engraved titles and music, additional series title ("Musée Musical des Clavicinistes...1tes Heft..."), plate no.2661, no price on title, remains of original blue wrappers at joints, later card wrappers, book-plate of Siegfried Ochs, inscribed by him above the book plate ("Erster Druck der Sonate"), browning to title (staining from additional title), but a good clear copy overall [Hoboken 420; Kinsky, p.280]--Haydn, Joseph. Die Worte des Erloesers am Kreuz, Hob. XX/2, [full score], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel [1801] first edition of the "The Seven Last Words", 112 pages, large oblong 4to (c.27 x 36cms), engraved title with vignette, composer's preface (March 1801), type-set music, original publisher's orange wrappers, [Hoboken 1375; RISM H 25]
Provenance
Siegfried Ochs (1858-1929), composer and conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic choir; latterly in the celebrated collection of Louis Koch.
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."