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Massenet, Jules, (1842-1912)
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Massenet, Jules
- Cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed by the composer at the première of Hérodiade, 1881
- ink on photograph
"à Madame Sidda, souvenir d'un ami et d'une admirateur reconnaissant (Hérodiade, Ballet du 3e acte) J. Massenet, Bruxelles 19 XII/81", written in black ink on the mount
by Geruzet Frères of Brussels, name and address of photographer on mount and verso, overall size, c.15 x 10.8cm, Brussels, 19 December 1881, cropped at upper margin
by Geruzet Frères of Brussels, name and address of photographer on mount and verso, overall size, c.15 x 10.8cm, Brussels, 19 December 1881, cropped at upper margin
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
Massenet's Hérodiade was premiered at the Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels, on 19 December 1881. The Act 3 ballet, in which Mme Sidda presumably featured, consists of five numbers: 'Les Égyptiennes', 'Les Babyloniennes', 'Les Gauloises', 'Les Phéniciennes', and 'Final'.