- 131
# - Verdi, Giuseppe.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Desdemona's mauve velvet bonnet, worn by Rose Caron at the Paris première of Otello
The velvet ground spangled with sequinned florets and applied with gold tapelace sewn into leafy arabesques, edged with large pearlized beads, together with two white metal filigree hatpins with paste studs, with a note of authentication by Pierre Chéreau, Scene Director of the Paris Opéra at the time of the production ("Cette coiffure était portée par Md Rose Caron creatrice de Desdemona dans Othello de Verdi au Théâtre National de l'Opéra de Paris"
c.18 cms in diameter, together with two large bracelets adorned with semi-precious stones, lapis lazuli, and glass, and two silk ear-pendants for Caron's role as Salammbô; together in a scarlet velvet box, with brass clasp, cornerpieces with feet [1894], mauve colour on velvet rather faded
c.18 cms in diameter, together with two large bracelets adorned with semi-precious stones, lapis lazuli, and glass, and two silk ear-pendants for Caron's role as Salammbô; together in a scarlet velvet box, with brass clasp, cornerpieces with feet [1894], mauve colour on velvet rather faded
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
The French soprano Rose Caron (1857-1930) was the first French Sieglinde and the creator of Desdémone in the revised French version of Verdi's opera, Othello, on 12 October 1894. She was a member of the Paris Opéra company from 1885 until 1895. For a similar item, see the bonnet for Desdemona designed by Alfredo Edel (1856-1912) for the Milan premiere in 1887: Music. Musicians. Publishing. 175 Years of Casa Ricordi. (1983). Caron also created the title role in Reyer's Salammbô (1890); the jewelled bracelets and ear-pendants that she wore for this opera are also included in this lot.