- 113
Paganini, Nicolò.
Estimate
1,500 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed ("Nicolò Paganini"), in French, about the controversial triumph of his debut at the Paris Opéra in 1831
addressed to an official at the Opéra, giving him a tabulated list of four concerts that he has given as part of his agreement with the administration, and asking him to confirm with it that all other concerts should be charged to its account, ("...Je vous prie Monsieur de certifier à l'administration de l'opera, que j'ai compté dans mon abonement les concerts du--13 mars/ du--20 d[itt]o/ du--27 d[itt]o/ du--3 avril/ et que les autres par consequence sont à leur charge...") and thanking him for all he has done for him, 1 page, 8vo (c.20.5 c 13cms), with part of an integral autograph address leaf ("Mr..."), some foxing, Paris, 27 April 1831
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
Paganini's triumphant Paris debut on 9 March 1831 was clouded by scurrilous press attacks, especially after he refused to play at a benefit concert, when he gained a reputation for being miserly and greedy. Hostility was partly prompted by French pride in their own fine school of violinists.