- 67
Mascagni, Pietro
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mascagni, Pietro
- Autograph manuscript of the song Spes ultima (“Ho con te versato lacrime”), signed and inscribed at the end "P.Mascagni Roma, 11, IX, '904"
- paper
the Stichvorlage, for voice and piano, notated in black ink on four systems, each of three staves; with autograph title and transcription of the poem "Spes Ultima Melodia... per Canto con accompto di Pianoforte, Poesia di Guido Menasci, Musica da Pietro Mascagni (Composta per la 'Gramophone Company')", marked up by and for the printer in pencil and blue crayon
5 pages, folio (c.32.5 x 24cm), including title and poem, 12-stave paper, 2 bifolia, with blank leaf at end, Rome, 11 September 1904, some browning to title and at corners
5 pages, folio (c.32.5 x 24cm), including title and poem, 12-stave paper, 2 bifolia, with blank leaf at end, Rome, 11 September 1904, some browning to title 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."