Scribal manuscript revised by Beethoven for Fidelio, coda to no. 14 and “Er sterbe!.” 8 pp. oblong folio, 23 x 32 cm, 16-staves, fitted half-calf folder, in brown ink with Beethoven’s revisions in ink and pencil. Item Information Material Type Corrected copy Record Number Cc6 Works Opus 72 Previous Owners Fritz Schubart Provenance from the collection of Fritz Schubart of Dresden (1937). Sold at Sotheby’s 1999 on behalf of the charity “A.D.A.P.T.” offered again at Sotheby’s (London) 12/5/97 for £20,000-25,000, unsold; sold at Sotheby’s (London) 5/21/99 for £34,500. Auction Information Auction House Christie's (London) Lot Number 442 Bibliographical Reference BJ auction index 1985-1995BJ 10/2 Date of Sale 6/29/1995 Sold to unknown Pricing Information Treasures Tracking Manuscript Estimate Price 20,000-30,000 GBP Sale Price 23000 GBP Sale Price in U.S Currency $38600.00 Hammer Price 20000 GBP