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Sketchleaf for the Sixth Symphony, Opus 68

Autograph sketchleaf for the Sixth Symphony, Opus 68. Comprising numerous drafts for the last movement, particularly for the opening theme and its continuation, a working manuscript with copious deletions, revisions, additions and alterations with annotations by Beethoven, no place or date [Vienna, 1808. ]2 p., oblong quarto (ca. 23 x 30.5 cm.), 16 staves, notated in brown ink mainly on single stave systems, some two-stave systems on the second page, early pagination in pencil “42,” remains of taped mount. With a dated note of authentication by Aloys Fuchs: “das diese 2 Blätter die eigenhändige Notenschrift von Ludwig van Beethoven ist: wird hiermit bestättigt von Aloys Fuchs 27/11/[1]841.”
Item Information
Material Type
Sketchleaf
Record Number
Sk25
Works
Opus 68
Provenance
Missing leaf “42” once part of the Pastoral Symphony sketchbook acquired by Anton Gräffer at Beethoven’s estate auction in 1827; the leaf was later acquired by the dealers Joseph Bauer & Co. of Frankfurt and sold by them in the 19th century.
Catalog Concordance
Tyson, “A reconstruction of the Pastoral Symphony Sketchbook,” Beethoven Studies 1 (1974), pp. 67-96; J/T/W, p. 166-167
Auction Information
Auction House
Sotheby's (London)
Lot Number
23
Bibliographical Reference
BJ index 1996-2005
Date of Sale
5/26/2000
Sold to
unknown
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
80000-100000 GBP
Sale Price
201250 GBP
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$297850.00
Hammer Price
175000 GBP