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Beethoven, Ludwig van.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- First edition of the song "Resignation", WoO 149, contained in: Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Literatur, Theater und Mode. Erstes [...Zweites] Quartal des dritten Jahrgangs. 1818, [Vienna, ] Anton Strauß, [1818]
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2 volumes in one, 636 pages, 8vo (20.5 x 13cm), the lithographed first edition of WoO 149 contained as a supplementary music example, on a folding-leaf (20.4 x 25cm), to issue 39 of 31 March, 1818, following p.316 [Hoboken 706; Kinsky p. 620], indexes, errata list, rebacked retaining original label, light wear to covers, some light browning and spotting, folding illustration following p. 300 torn, with loss, folding leaf following p. 636 repaired
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
Rare. Beethoven worked on this remarkable and expressive song towards the end of 1817, after finishing the Fugue for string quintet Op. 137 and before commencing the composition of the mighty Sonata in B flat ("Hammerklavier") Op. 106.