- 156
Berg, Alban
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Berg, Alban
- Georg Büchners Wozzeck, Oper in 3 Akten (15 Szenen), Vienna: Waldheim-Eberle, for the Author, [1923], signed and inscribed by Berg to Franz Schreker: ("Herrn Professor Franz Schreker in steter Ergebenheit überreicht von Alban Berg 9./2. 23")
- paper
first edition of Wozzeck, 231 pages, 4to (c.33.5 x 26cm), plate no. "A B 4", dedication to Alma Maria Mahler, cloth-backed boards, title-wrapper laid down on cover
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 rare first edition of the vocal score, issued by the composer himself with the imprint "Eigentum des Komponisten". This manuscript comes from the collection of Franz Schreker (1878-1934): see Lot 238.