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Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827).
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Grande Fugue tantôt libre, tantôt recherchée pour violons, alte & violoncelle... Oeuvre 133 [partition].Vienna, Math. Artaria, [1827].
- paper and ink
première édition de la Grande Fugue, 1 feuillet, 37 pages, in-folio (33.2 x 26 cm), deuxième page de titre ("Partition de la Grande Fugue..."), musique gravée, planche numérotée M.A.876, étiquette du libraire sur la page de titre ("C. A. André"), charnière du premier cahier renforcée, quelques déchirures à la page de titre et au feuillet final, dont certaines ont été restaurées, page de titre salie, quelques rousseurs.
Literature
Kinsky-Halm, pp.404-405; Hoboken, ii 523; Hirsch, iv 408
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
La Grande Fugue est une remarquable création de Beethoven: une alliance unique de contrastes, de variations, de contrepoint. Conçue tout d'abord comme mouvement final du Quatuor op.130, elle est finalement publiée séparément à cause de son inhabituelle longueur (plus de 700 mesures).
The "Grosse Fuge" is one of Beethoven's most remarkable creations: a unique combination of dramatic contrasts, variation and counterpoint. Its great length - over 700 bars - rendered it unsuitable for its original purpose (as the finale of the String Quartet in B flat Op.130), and the piece was published separately in score form and in parts.
The "Grosse Fuge" is one of Beethoven's most remarkable creations: a unique combination of dramatic contrasts, variation and counterpoint. Its great length - over 700 bars - rendered it unsuitable for its original purpose (as the finale of the String Quartet in B flat Op.130), and the piece was published separately in score form and in parts.