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Toscanini, Arturo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Toscanini, Arturo
- Silver-plated commemorative box in the form of John the Baptist's head, presented to Toscanini during the original run of Richard Strauss's Salome at La Scala, Milan
- silver
by A. Gerosa, Milan, the hinged cover dated "16 Febbraio 1907", c.7cm in length, 177g
Literature
Sachs (1978), pp95-6
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 Italian 'première' of Salome, commemorated with this unusual ornament, was in fact not a première, but a dress-rehearsal. The events that led to it brought Toscanini and Strauss into direct confrontation and cooled their relationship considerably. Following Toscanini's failed bid to secure the Italian première of the work in Milan (Strauss himself was to give it first at the Regio in Turin), La Scala scheduled a public dress-rehearsal for 21st December 1906, the night before the official Turin opening, inviting journalists, subscribers, benefactors and friends. Strauss was furious, and Toscanini never conducted another of his operas again.