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Autograph letter from Beethoven to Peter von Braun

Autograph letter signed to Baron Peter von Bruan about preparations for performing parts of Fidelio at Palais Lobkowitz, 2 p., quarto bifolio with integral autograph address panel, from on or just before May 5, 1806, with remant of red seal.
Item Information
Material Type
Letter from Beethoven
Record Number
Lf96
Creator
Beethoven
Previous Owners
Daniell Revenaugh
Provenance
Daniell Revenaugh (Berkeley, CA); offered by Profiles in History, June 13, 2014, lot 16
Catalog Concordance
Brandenburg no. 251; Anderson L.131
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
136
Bibliographical Reference
Music, Continental and Russian Books and Manuscripts, Sotheby's, London, 20 November 2014, p. 80-81 (includes facsimile).
Date of Sale
11/20/2014
Seller
Daniell Revenaugh
Sender
Beethoven
Recipients
Peter von Braun
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
60,000-80,000 GBP
Sale Price
104,500 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$165322.00