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Donizetti, Gaetano
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Donizetti, Gaetano
- Autograph letter signed (“Donizetti”) to the impresario Alessandro Lanari, 31 July 1839
- ink on paper
a letter of recommendation for the Bolognese clarinettist Domenico Liverani, one of the finest players in Europe, suggesting that Lanari could stage a concert in Florence, where Liverani would be a great success and wishing him all the best for his endeavours as an impresario, and for his operas and ballets
1 page, 8vo, embossed monogram ("GD"), integral autograph address leaf, annotated by the recipient, Paris, 31 July 1839
1 page, 8vo, embossed monogram ("GD"), integral autograph address leaf, annotated by the recipient, Paris, 31 July 1839
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
Donizetti was in Paris for the French version of Lucia di Lammermoor at the Théâtre de la Renaissance on 6 August 1839. Domenico Liverani (1805-1877) one of the finest clarinettists of his day, inspiring the music of Donizetti and Verdi. He was also a close friend of Rossini: see lot 106. Not in G. Zavadini, Donizetti: vita, musiche, epistolario (1948).