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Receipt signed by Beethoven

Receipt signed “Ludwig van Beethoven” in large Roman script acknowledging receipt of 200 g. from Prince Kinsky’s treasury [August 28, 1826]. 1 p., folio (ca. 35.5 x 21.5 cm.), numbered “Nro 236”, with a second scribal signature, countersigned by the priest C. Santner, neat stamp at head (”30 Kreuzer W”), papered seal.
Item Information
Material Type
Receipt
Record Number
Re18
Provenance
previously offered at Sotheby’s 5/21/2004
Catalog Concordance
not in Anderson
Auction Information
Auction House
Christie's (London)
Lot Number
6
Bibliographical Reference
Notes auction index 1996-2005
Date of Sale
11/30/2005
Recipients
Ferdinand Kinsky
Sold to
unknown
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
8000-10000 GBP
Sale Price
9000 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$15480.00