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Sketchleaf for König Stephan, Opus 117

Sketchleaf for König Stephan, Opus 117. 1 leaf (2 written p.), ca. 9 1/8 x 12 5/8 in., written in ink and pencil, 16 stave paper, originally from the sketchbook of 1810-1811 but not listed in Johnson/Tyson/Winter, p. 206, and not recorded in Albrecht of LvBWV, containing sketches for for the first movement chorus, “Ruhend von seinen Thaten." 
Item Information
Material Type
Sketchleaf
Record Number
Sk44
Creator
Beethoven
Works
Opus 117
Previous Owners
William Künzel; Fred M. Steele
Provenance
William Künzel, Leipzig, before 1886; Fred M. Steele, Chicago; sold by heirs
Auction Information
Auction House
Butterscotch Auction Gallery
Lot Number
294
Bibliographical Reference
Johnson/Tyson/Winter, The Beethoven Sketchbooks, p. 201-206; Beethoven Journal v. 30, no. 2 (Winter 2015), p. 82.
Date of Sale
11/22/2015
Seller
heirs of Fred M. Steele, Chicago
Pricing Information
Treasures Tracking
Manuscript
Estimate Price
50000-100000 USD
Sale Price
120000 USD
Sale Price in U.S Currency
$120000.00