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Leoncavallo, Ruggero
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Leoncavallo, Ruggero
- Two autograph musical quotations from Zazà, and an autograph letter signed, to Jules Massenet, 19 May 1897
- ink on paper
1) a quotation of the song "Mamma usciva di casa in sull'aurora" ("My mother left the house at dawn"), from Zazà, five bars notated on a single hand-drawn stave, signed and inscribed ("Zazà Atto IIIo...R. Leoncavallo, Milano 2 Aprile 1902"), 1 page, on an albumleaf, 18.2 x 24.3cm--2) a short quotation on a postcard photograph signed and inscribed ("E' un riso gentil, Zazà Act Io. R. Leoncavallo, Genova, 19 Maggio 1901")--3) autograph letter to Jules Massenet, in French, thanking him for his kind letter, promising to send him a score of La Bohème and requesting a musical quotation from the composer of Manon ("...un autographe de l'auteur de Manon...") on behalf of Etta Costa-Zenoglio, 3 pages, 8vo, Venice, 19 May 1897
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."