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Berg, Alban.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Georg Büchners Wozzeck Oper in 3 Akten (15 Szenen) von Alban Berg Op. 7 Klavierauszug von Fritz Heinrich Klein [vocal score], [Vienna:] Eigentum des Komponisten, [1923?]
- Paper
first edition, signed and inscribed by Berg on the title ("Der Universal-Edition und ihrem Leiter Herrn Direktor Emil Hertzka ergebenst überreicht vom Autor 8./10 23"), 231 pages, folio (33.5 x 26.6cm), plate number A B 4, ownership stamp to upper cover ("Prf. Paul v. Klenau..."), publisher's cloth-backed printed wrappers, damp-stain affecting lower right-hand corners up to c.p.113, affecting inscription, upper cover becoming detached, covers browned and frayed
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
Wozzeck is regarded as one of the greatest operas of the twentieth century. This copy of the first edition of the vocal score is inscribed by Berg to the pioneering music publisher Emil Hertzka, Director of Universal-Edition from 1907 until his death in 1932.