# - Singers and composers.

Saint-Saëns (photograph signed and inscribed to Felia Litvinne) J. Faure (2 autograph letters and one carte-de-visite signed), Galli-Marié, Jean de Reszke (photograph portrait signed and inscribed to [Demeric] Lablache, framed; 5 autograph letters, one to Reynaldo Hahn; 4 postcard photographic portraits and 2 inscribed visiting cards), Edouard de Reszke (photographic portrait signed and inscribed to [Demeric] Lablache, framed; and one inscribed visiting card), Désirée Artôt (autograph musical quotation signed), Felia Litvinne  (photograph showing her in a Paris gramophone recording studio), with a fine photograph signed and inscribed by the dancer Hélène Smirnova (dated 1923), over 40 items in all, various sizes, Paris, St. Petersburg and elsewhere, 1875-1932, where indicated 

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."

A good collection, with a number of fine photographs inscribed to the Russian soprano Felia Litvinne (1861-1936).