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Giacosa, Giuseppe, (1847-1906)
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Giacosa, Giuseppe
- Postcard photograph signed ("Giuseppe Giacosa"), by the elderly dramatist and librettist in black ink below the image
- ink on paper
by N.R.M. 13.9 x 8.7cm, address panel in another hand, stamped and postmarked, ("Milano Ferrovia 5 4 06"), Milan c.1906, pin-hole, some creasing from postmarks and at corners
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
Giuseppe Giacosa (1847-1906) was the librettist of Puccini's masterpieces, La Bohème, Tosca and Madama Butterfly. He was regarded as Italy's leading dramatist at the turn of the century. For this image, please see inside front cover.