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Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Large photograph signed and dedicated to the singer Marie Delma
- ink on paper
"A Mad. Marie Delna, la charmante Quickly, avec estime et amitié, St Agata 15 Mai 1895", on the mount
by Ferrario of Milan (blind-stamp on mount), 33.5 x 25cm, copyright notice by Ricordi, deframed, some marks and discolouration on the card mount (from framing)
by Ferrario of Milan (blind-stamp on mount), 33.5 x 25cm, copyright notice by Ricordi, deframed, some marks and discolouration on the card mount (from framing)
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
Marie Delna (1875-1932) was Mistress Quickly in the first French production of Verdi's Falstaff, at the Opéra-Comique on 18 April 1894. She was also one of the singers at the premiere of Verdi's 'Laudi alla vergine' in Quattro pezzi sacri (7 April 1898).