Lot 6
- 6
Beethoven, Ludwig van
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Beethoven, Ludwig van
- Collection of first and early editions of the Piano Sonatas and Bagatelles, in four volumes, Vienna: Artaria & T. Haslinger, et al [c.1820-1840], including:
- paper
Grosse Sonate für das Hammer-Klavier, Op.106, first edition, 3rd issue (with the 'Catalogue des Oeuvres'), 59 pages, priced at "4f.C.M.", Simrock's label on title, engraved throughout, Vienna: Artaria, [c.1820]--Six Bagatelles Op.126, FIRST EDITION, 19 pages, lithographed title with lyre-vignette, priced ("Pr: 1 Fl 24 kr:"), 2 blank pages following title, engraved music, plate no. 2281, Mainz: Schott, [1825]--the remaining sonatas in later editions: Opp.2, 7, 10, 13, 14, 22, 26, 27, 28, 31, 49, 53, 54, 57, 77 (Fantaisie), 78, 79, 81 & 90, lithographed, Offenbach: André, [c.1840]; Opp.101, 109, 110 & 111, engraved, Vienna: Haslinger, [c.1833-1835]
4 volumes, 4to, coloured titles to the André & Haslinger editions, contemporary black roan-backed boards, nineteenth-century ownership inscriptions of Auguste Ergmann, some staining and foxing, rather worn, spine on first volume detaching
4 volumes, 4to, coloured titles to the André & Haslinger editions, contemporary black roan-backed boards, nineteenth-century ownership inscriptions of Auguste Ergmann, some staining and foxing, rather worn, spine on first volume detaching
Literature
1) "Hammerklavier" Sonata op.106: Hoboken ii, 436 (& plate 26); Kinsky (2014), p.667 ('Später Auflage' 2b): the catalogue includes Artaria's address "qui se trouvent chez Artaria & Compag: à Vienna rue Kohlmarkt Nro 1219", which was dropped after 1820; Hirsch, iv 366b
2) Bagatelles Op.126: Hoboken ii, 506; Kinsky, p.805;
3) Sonatas Opp.101-111: Hoboken iii, 767-770 (Haslinger did not include Op.106 in his edition).
2) Bagatelles Op.126: Hoboken ii, 506; Kinsky, p.805;
3) Sonatas Opp.101-111: Hoboken iii, 767-770 (Haslinger did not include Op.106 in his edition).
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
ALL ISSUES OF ARTARIA'S EDITION OF THE GREAT "HAMMERKLAVIER" SONATA ARE RARE AT AUCTION. It was originally issued without the engraved price or four-page catalogue, evidently reviewed by Beethoven, which lists his compositions up to Op.106, omitting Op.103. The first edition of the Bagatelles Op.126 has not been offered for sale in these rooms since 2001.