Rossini, Gioachino

in which Rossini records receipt of eight thousand francs for the sale of his paintings,  payments into his account at Credit Lyonnais regarding his palazzo in Florence from his lawyers Capezzuoli and Schmitz, together with, on the verso, the receipt of a series of payments from the Caisse des Travaux, the fund set up to finance the rebuilding of Paris by Baron Haussmann (“...Come aconto del mio Credito Hercolani di Bologna, Ricevo oggi dal Si[gno]r G.ⁿⁱ Dozza la Somma di F 8000 (dico franchi ottomila), che mi paga per vendita da lui fatta di Quadri a secondo le Convenzioni del Sr Mignani per La Casa Hercolani...”)

2 pages, folio, Paris, 14 July 1868, some browning

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."

Rossini's sale of his collection of paintings comes in the final year of his life and was made on his behalf by Giovanni Dozza.  The payments from the sale of his house in Florence come from Carlo Capezzuoli, the lawyer who had signed the deed of sale in 1864.  Rossini died on 13 November 1868.