- 258
Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Aida, Grand Opéra en Quatre Actes, Paroles Françaises de MM. du Locle & Nuitter [vocal score], Paris: Léon Escudier, [1880]
- PAPER
SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE COMPOSER, over the cast-list ("[souvenir du 22 Mars 1880] à Mr Bataille G.Verdi"), the date stamped, large 8vo (28.3 x 19.3cm), title within a lithographed "Egyptian" border, uncut, modern half morocco, original blue-gilt wrapper bound in
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 date-stamp on the contents page, which Verdi has completed in manuscript, records the first performance at the Paris Opéra, which was prepared and conducted by the composer (see M.J. Matz, Verdi, p.653).