- 209
Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- One first edition and one early edition
- paper
1) Bundeslied. In allen guten Stunden erhöht &. &. von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe für zwey Solo und drey Chorstimmen in musik gesetzt von Ludwig van Beethoven. 122tes Werck [vocal score], Mainz: in der Grhzl: Hessischen Hof-musikhandlung von B. Schott Söhne, [1825], first edition of the vocal score of "Bundeslied", Op.122, 11 pages, oblong 4to (24 x 22.5cm), lithographed title and engraved music, plate number 2280, disbound, some light browning, including to title, some very slight damp-staining to upper margin of first two leaves, tiny hole to outer margin of final leaf [Hoboken 494 and Kinsky, p.359];
2) 33 Veränderungen über einen Walzer für das Piano-Forte componirt...von Ludwig van Beethoven 120tes Werk, Vienna: bey A. Diabelli et Comp., and Leipzig: bey H.A. Probst, early edition of the "Diabelli" Variations, Op.120, 43 pages, oblong 4to (22.3 x 32.3cm), plate number C. et D. N.o 1380, with pre-title on upper wrapper ("Vaterländischer Künstlerverein Veränderungen für das Piano Forte...N.o 1380-81 Wien, bey A. Diabelli et Comp.Graben N.o 1133. Leipzig bey H.A.Probst"), upper cover of wrapper repaired, splitting at spine, a few tiny tears to upper wrapper, a few bifolia splitting along hinge, some light, scattered spotting, a few small indentations to upper cover of wrapper [Hoboken 485 and Kinsky, p.350]
2) 33 Veränderungen über einen Walzer für das Piano-Forte componirt...von Ludwig van Beethoven 120tes Werk, Vienna: bey A. Diabelli et Comp., and Leipzig: bey H.A. Probst, early edition of the "Diabelli" Variations, Op.120, 43 pages, oblong 4to (22.3 x 32.3cm), plate number C. et D. N.o 1380, with pre-title on upper wrapper ("Vaterländischer Künstlerverein Veränderungen für das Piano Forte...N.o 1380-81 Wien, bey A. Diabelli et Comp.Graben N.o 1133. Leipzig bey H.A.Probst"), upper cover of wrapper repaired, splitting at spine, a few tiny tears to upper wrapper, a few bifolia splitting along hinge, some light, scattered spotting, a few small indentations to upper cover of wrapper [Hoboken 485 and Kinsky, p.350]
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."