Rossini, Gioachino

Instructing him about various shipments and payments, and, in a postscript, authorising the payment of five scudi to Marco Antico, Prince Baciocchi's major-domo, to be given to Cavaliere Masseroni, asking him to obtain a receipt and to send confirmation ("...P.S. Vogliate pagare a Marco Antico Maggior d’uomo del Principe Baciocchi cinque scudi circa di cui le va debitare il Cavre. Masseroni, ritiratene ricevuto e datemene avviso…"); Rossini also instructs him to receive two loads of furniture, and if in good condition pay 22 gold zecchini, to confirm that he has paid 83.76 zecchini into his bank, and discussing the weight of the cargo

1 page, 4to, autograph address-panel to verso, Florence, 15 March 1849, small ink-blot affecting two letters, small seal-tears

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."

The request concerning Prince Baciocchi relates to Rossini’s connections with the Bonapartes in Italy: in 1814 he had taught music to Napoleon’s niece Elisa Napoléone (1806-1869), married to Prince Felice Baciocchi, whose family lived in the Palazzo Ranuzzi-Baciocchi in Bologna.