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Piccinni, Niccolò (1728-1800).
Estimate
200 - 300 EUR
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Description
- Reçu imprimé, signé et daté par Piccinni, 4 juillet 1791.
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1 page (23 x 31 cm), fixée sur une feuille d'album. Reçu imprimé, accusant réception de la somme de 3,600 livres payées pour la production de "Spectacles lyriques" pour la reine, Marie Antoinette, signé et daté par Piccinni "Paris, 4 juillet 1791". Quelques taches.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Intéressant document sur les dépenses royales touchant à la musique après la Révolution. Le document cite le nom entier de Piccinni en traduction française: "Vite Nicolas Marcelin Antoine Jacques Piccini". Après la Révolution, Piccini resta à Paris jusqu'en 1791 (de toute évidence jusqu'au 4 juillet), avant de fuir les évènements publics.
An interesting document relating to royal musical expenses after the Revolution. The document lists Piccinni’ s full name in French translation: “Vite Nicolas Marcelin Antoine Jacques Piccini” . After the Revolution, Piccinni remained in Paris until 1791, when public events became too much for him. Evidently he remained there until at least 4 July 1791.
An interesting document relating to royal musical expenses after the Revolution. The document lists Piccinni’ s full name in French translation: “Vite Nicolas Marcelin Antoine Jacques Piccini” . After the Revolution, Piccinni remained in Paris until 1791, when public events became too much for him. Evidently he remained there until at least 4 July 1791.