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Rossini, Gioachino
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Rossini, Gioachino
- Autograph letter signed (“G. Rossini”), to Gaetano Fabi, 15 April 1849
- ink on paper
Reporting a visit from Conte [Giacomo] Manzoni, the Minister of Finance of the short-lived Roman Republic of 1849, who gave him the enclosed note enabling the release of his ironwork from the customs at Bologna, assuring him about his monthly account, although the interest is not above 3%, ordering him to pay Sig. Orivey and announcing the receipt of a letter from Filippo Santacanale, his friend and lawyer in Palermo, making six hundred ducats available, which he will forward (“...Arrivò ieri in Firenze il Conte Manzoni Ministro di Finanza della Repubblica Romana il quale non ricevette la mia domanda in Roma pel rilascio degli oggetti di ferro, che furono trat[t]enuti nella dogana di Bologna…”)
1 page, 4to, autograph address-panel to verso, postmarked, red seal, Florence, 15 April 1849, seal-tear.
1 page, 4to, autograph address-panel to verso, postmarked, red seal, Florence, 15 April 1849, seal-tear.
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."