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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Two early editions, of the "Prague" Symphony, K.504, and the Symphony in G minor, K.550
- paper and ink
Sinfonie de W. A. Mozart. Partition N.o 1 ["Prague" Symphony, K.504] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1807], 22 pages, folio (33.9 x 26.3cm), engraved throughout, plate number 396, some pagination numbers cropped, small ink blot to title, spine strengthened
Sinfonie de W. A. Mozart. Partition N.o 2 [Symphony in G minor, K.550] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1811], 26 pages, folio (33.9 x 26.4cm), engraved throughout, plate number 1365, trimmed to plate, affecting the engraved surface in a few places, spine strengthened, outer bifolium of music becoming detached
Sinfonie de W. A. Mozart. Partition N.o 2 [Symphony in G minor, K.550] [score], Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, [1811], 26 pages, folio (33.9 x 26.4cm), engraved throughout, plate number 1365, trimmed to plate, affecting the engraved surface in a few places, spine strengthened, outer bifolium of music becoming detached
Literature
Köchel6, pp.562 and 623; see Haberkamp, pp.276 and 311
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
Two rare early editions. The "Prague" Symphony, K.504, and the Symphony in G minor, K.550, were first published in parts, by André, in 1800 and 1794, respectively; scores of the two works were first published by Cianchettini & Sperati, in 1807 and c.1810, respectively.