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Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed on the image ("al mio carissimo e splendido Edgar Eug: Durot, riconoscente GPuccini, Lucca 7mbre 1891")
- ink on photograph
by Pagliano and Ricordi of Milan, name and address of photographer and publisher in black, overall size 16.5 x 11cm, September 1891, a few marks, pin-hole
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
Eugenio Durot sang the title role in a revival of Puccini's four-act opera Edgar, at the Teatro del Giglio, Lucca, in September 1891, "where local patriotism rather than critical discernment appears to have been responsible for a wildly enthusiastic reception" (M. Carner, Puccini, p.52). Puccini's revision in three acts was first given in 1892. For this image, please see inside front cover.