Engraving of Beethoven by Höfel after Letronne, Vienna: Artaria, 1814, with autograph inscription to Antonie Brentano. Sold with Autograph letter signed “Ludwig van Beethoven” to Antonie Brentano, Vienna, Feb. 6, 1816 Item Information Material Type Art object Record Number Ao2 Creator Höfel Previous Owners Brentano descendant Provenance Brentano family Auction Information Auction House Sotheby's (London) Lot Number 4 Bibliographical Reference BJ auction index 1985-1995 Date of Sale 5/9/1985 Sold to Private collector location unknown Pricing Information Treasures Tracking Object Estimate Price 20,000-30,000 GBP Sale Price 55000 GBP Sale Price in U.S Currency $70950.00