- 253
Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Autograph drafts for two letters, one to Ricordi, and signed ("G.Verdi")
- paper
written on the same leaf, one apparently to Giulio Ricordi, complaining about being sent a bust of the composer Mazzucato by Pietro Fumeo, since it puts him under an obligation, which is something he abhors ("...M'avete reso un cattivo servizio nel suggerire allo scultore Fumeo di mandarmi in regalo una copia del ritratto di Mazzucato. Perchè dovrei incontrare obbligazioni, dalle quali in generale aborro? Volendo, avrei ben potuto comprarlo...E poi e poi...io desidero star lontano da tante e tante, e tante cose..."), with deletions and revisions by Verdi's wife Giuseppina Strepponi; the draft on the verso to an unidentified musician ("Siga"), explaining most courteously why he is unable to help advance her career, since he no longer has any influence with the Ricordi publishing house ("...ora che da diversi anni non sono più nella vita attiva del Teatro, sono neccessariamente diminuiti, le mie influenze..."),
2 pages, 8vo, integral blank, [probably 1870s]
2 pages, 8vo, integral blank, [probably 1870s]
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
Apparently unpublished. Pietro Fumeo made a bust of Verdi in 1888, which is now in Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Milan.