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Beethoven, Ludwig van
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Beethoven, Ludwig van
- Grande Sonate pour le Pianoforte composée et dédiée a Monsieur le Comte de Waldstein...Op. 53, Vienna: Bureau des arts et d'industrie, [c.1806-1810], bound with piano works by Dussek, Pollini and Vanhal
- paper
29 pages, engraved throughout, plate number 449, watermark of crowned star within a shield, cracks to plates on pp.15/16 & 27, price erased on title, bound with--DUSSEK, JAN LADISLAV. Grande Sonate...dediée à son Ami Muzio Clementi, op.44, 25 pages, Vienna: Cappi [RISM D 4432])--contemporary manuscripts of keyboard variations by Francesco Pollini and Vanhal
4 items in one volume, oblong 4to (c.24 x 33.4cm), early nineteenth-century calf-backed patterned paper boards printed in red & blue, red-gilt label and titles to spine, the manuscripts occasionally trimmed by the binder, some staining and foxing
4 items in one volume, oblong 4to (c.24 x 33.4cm), early nineteenth-century calf-backed patterned paper boards printed in red & blue, red-gilt label and titles to spine, the manuscripts occasionally trimmed by the binder, some staining and foxing
Literature
Thematisch-bibliographisches Werkverzeichnis (2014), p.290; cf. Hoboken no.253
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
An attractive volume, containing the second issue of the famous "Waldstein" Sonata, with a similar watermark to that described by Hoboken for the first issue.