- 73
Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Two autograph letters signed ("GVerdi"), to his agents in Piacenza and Paris
- paper
1) to Giovanni Maloberti, in Piacenza, announcing his imminent arrival, asking him to make ready horses and coachmen, so that he can use them without delay, telling him that the prices he has quoted are too high and enquiring if a windscreen or horn might also be available, 1 page, 8vo, integral autograph address leaf, stamped, remains of red seal, small holes and stains, Cremona, 27 April 1868
2) to Caponi, possibly the singer Giuseppe Capponi in Paris, thanking him for the news from there that his name had been put forward for a banquet in honour of Morelli (possibly the painter Domenico Morelli), and assuring him that he would have replied by telegram if had known the address, 1 page, 8vo, St Agata, 19 June 1898, creasing to central fold, laid down on card
...Ho ricevuto jeri da Parigi un telegramma, ove me si dice che in banchetto d’onore a Morelli e […] è stato pronunciato il mio nome, dietro vostra iniziativa. Avrei voluto mandare subito con telegramma, ma non sapendo ove indirizzarlo, mi permetto mandare queste poche righe a Voi per ringraziare a nome mio il Presidente del banchetto, come ringrazio Voi che foste il gentile promotore di tale dimostrazione...
2) to Caponi, possibly the singer Giuseppe Capponi in Paris, thanking him for the news from there that his name had been put forward for a banquet in honour of Morelli (possibly the painter Domenico Morelli), and assuring him that he would have replied by telegram if had known the address, 1 page, 8vo, St Agata, 19 June 1898, creasing to central fold, laid down on card
...Ho ricevuto jeri da Parigi un telegramma, ove me si dice che in banchetto d’onore a Morelli e […] è stato pronunciato il mio nome, dietro vostra iniziativa. Avrei voluto mandare subito con telegramma, ma non sapendo ove indirizzarlo, mi permetto mandare queste poche righe a Voi per ringraziare a nome mio il Presidente del banchetto, come ringrazio Voi che foste il gentile promotore di tale dimostrazione...
Condition
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"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."