- 110
Rossini, Gioachino
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rossini, Gioachino
- Autograph letter signed ("G. Rossini"), to Gaetano Fabi, 7 February 1852
- ink on paper
asking him to pay the sum of 165.50 Francs to Sigr Peruzzi, the agent for Domenico Donzelli, owed to Ferri, the scene painter at the Théâtre-Italien in Paris, and to obtain a receipt, encouraging him to enjoy the Carnival season whilst youth is still on his side ("...vogliate pagare al Sigr Peruzzi Agente di Donzelli Fchi 165.50....somma di cui vado debitore a Ferri Pittore al Teatro Italiano di Parigi...")
1 page, 4to, written in dark blue ink, Florence, February 7, 1852, some smudging
1 page, 4to, written in dark blue ink, Florence, February 7, 1852, some smudging
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
Domenico Donzelli (1790-1873) was one of the leading tenors of the bel canto era, for whom Rossini wrote Torvaldo in Torvaldo e Dorliska (1815) and Bellini Pollione in Norma (1831).