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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Concerto pour le Clavecin ou Piano-Forte avec accompagnement de grand Orchestre...Oeuvre 44me [parts], Offenbach am Main: J. André, [1794]
- paper and ink
first edition of the Piano Concerto in F, K.459, complete parts, 19 [piano], 5 [violin I], 5 [violin II], viola [4], basso [4], flute [4], oboe I [4], oboe II [3], bassoon I [4], bassoon II [3], horn I [2], horn II [2], 4to (c.33 x 23.5cm), engraved music, plate number 684, book-seller's label to title of piano part ("In Frankfurt bei Gayl & Hedler..."), modern ownership stamps, the piano part bound in modern half cloth, the orchestral parts loose in a modern half-cloth folder, pages 3 and 4 of violin II part supplied in facsimile, some edges and corners restored, some hinges strengthened, a few tears, some with slight loss, repaired, some small stains
Literature
RISM M 5824; Hoboken, xi 223
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: we have not traced this rare first edition of one of Mozart's finest piano concertos at auction since 1996 (sale in these rooms of 15 May 1996, lot 582). Although Haberkamp records fourteen copies, only six of these are complete.