- 145
Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Autograph letter signed, in French, to [Hans von Bronsart,] the Intendant of the Opera House in Weimar, 10 February 1888
- ink on paper
informing him that he cannot agree for one of his operas to be staged in Weimar because the performance rights belong to the Ricordi, who will not easily cede them to Bronsart and promising to approach the publisher on his behalf ("...En Italie les Editeurs payent assez cher mes operas, et ils achètent naturellement le droit de les exploiter partout, et comme il leur convient. Je ne voudrais pas que Mr Ricordi put me faire une observation tres juste du reste "sur ses droits"...")
2 pages, 8vo, autograph envelope, stamped and postmarked ("Monsieur le General Intendant des Theatres etc, Weimar"), Genoa, 10 February 1888
2 pages, 8vo, autograph envelope, stamped and postmarked ("Monsieur le General Intendant des Theatres etc, Weimar"), Genoa, 10 February 1888
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
APPARENTLY UNPUBLISHED: not in I copialettere. Liszt’s pupil Hans von Bronsart (1830-1913) was General Intendant at the Court Theatre in Weimar from 1887-1895).