- 149
Verdi, Giuseppe
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Autograph letter signed, to Giuseppe Spatz and his new wife ("Conjugi Ssri Spatz"), 24 May 1896
- ink on paper
sending them his and his wife Giuseppina's sincere felicitations for their nuptials, congratulating the girl's parents, and wishing them all the best for their future happiness ("...le più sentite congratulazioni ai Genitori della Signorina Spatz, ed ai novelli sposi gli augurj di ogni possibile felicità ..."), explaining that he has only just received their telegram forwarded from Genoa
1 page, 8vo, autograph envelope, ("Conjugi Ssri Spatz, Hotel Milan, Milano"), Busseto, "Sa Agata", 24 May 1896
1 page, 8vo, autograph envelope, ("Conjugi Ssri Spatz, Hotel Milan, Milano"), Busseto, "Sa Agata", 24 May 1896
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
Spatz was the opera-loving director of the Grand Hotel, Milan. Verdi was a frequent resident and in fact died there on 27 January 1901.