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Beethoven, Ludwig van.
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2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Ouverture aus der Oper Fidelio...Für das Piano-Forte auf 4 Hände übersetzt von Joh. Nep. Hummel [...second act title: Fidelio grosse Opera in Clavierauszug], Vienna, Artaria, [1814]
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first edition of the complete opera, but with the Overture in the arrangement for piano 4-hands by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, oblong 4to (24.5 x 34cms), 17 separate numbers, without continuous pagination (each number paginated separately), engraved throughout, plate numbers 2359 (Overture) & 2328-2343 (the separate numbers, blank leaves before numbers 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13, no gathering number to no.11, the introduction numbered in pencil ("No. [1]"), modern half calf, lacking title and dedication [Hoboken 319; (Overture: Kinsky, p.194 (f))]
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
The vocal score of Fidelio was published in seventeen separate parts, and thus with no continuous pagination throughout. The present copy contains crisp and clear first issues of all sixteen numbers of the vocal score (including the blanks), but sold with the four-hand arrangement of the overture by Hummel instead of the two-hand version by Moscheles, which also dates from 1814. There is a separate title page for Act 2 and seven blank leaves between the separately-issued numbers, all of which are missing in later issues of this edition.
For further Beethoven first editions, see lots 358-363