Lot 363
  • 363

Beethoven, Ludwig van.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Grande Sonate pour le Piano Forte, composée and dediée à son Altesse Imperiale Monseigneur l'Archiduc Rodolphe d'Autriche..., Vienna: Artaria, [1819]
  • Paper
first edition of the "Hammerklavier" Sonata, (French title) 59 pages, 4to (c.33 x 25.5cms), engraved throughout, plate number 2588, unpriced on title, modern green folder, tears to margins of title and pp.29/30 repaired, some hinges repaired, uncorrected bars on pp.3 & 4 corrected in pencil and red crayon, some foxing and slight creasing [Hoboken 435;  Kinsky p.294]

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."