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Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Remarkable large cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed to "the incomparable" Francesco Tamagno, the creator of the role of Otello, on the occasion of the première
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"All' impareggiabile Otello-Tamagno, G Verdi, Milano 5 Feb 1887", on either side at the foot of the image and the mount
25 x 17.5cm, by Pagliano & Ricordi of Milan, 5 February 1887, a few small marks, the ink in Verdi's inscription rather light in places, annotations by later hands on verso
25 x 17.5cm, by Pagliano & Ricordi of Milan, 5 February 1887, a few small marks, the ink in Verdi's inscription rather light in places, annotations by later hands on verso
Condition
There are a few small marks, and the ink in Verdi's inscription is rather light in places, as if he had a little difficulty writing on the shiny surface. There is some foxing to the printed mount, but not to the photograph itself. There are annotations by later hands on verso.
"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 première of Verdi's final tragic opera Otello on 5 February 1887 was one of the most keenly-anticipated in La Scala's history. Tamagno made a great impression in the title role, sealing his fame forever. Verdi has evidently had some trouble in writing on the surface on this occasion, particularly the initial of his name and the underlining of the date.