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Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Five autograph letters on postcards, visiting cards etc, signed ("G.Puccini"), about Tosca, 1896-1913
- ink on paper
1) to Carlo Vimercati, reporting the visit of Ricordi and Illica, who read him the libretto of the second act of Tosca ("...Lesseromi il 2o Tosca, splendido..."), and sending him some olive oil, 1 page, [Torre del Lago], 9 September 1896, some smudging--2) to Rocco, about his hopes for Tosca, praising the libretto by Giacosa and Illica, into which they have put all their inspiration, leavening Sardou's harsh drama with true sentiment and great poetry, Milan, 22 December 1896--3) to Vincenzo Ragghianti, regretfully declining his invitation for pressure of work ("...il lavoro che mi occupa intieramente e che debbo finire,...") 1 page, Torre del Lago, 18 April [18]99--4) to Luigi Cesari, about a successful performance of Tosca in Florence, 2 pages, visiting card, autograph envelope, Milan, 26 January [19]13--5) to [Alfredo] Soffredini, wishing him a quick recovery from illness, 1 page, 8vo, no place or date, trace of mount on verso
"...Spero che Tosca sarà qualcosa di forte--almeno il libretto è tale e ti assicuro che meglio non poteva riuscire. Illica e Giacosa hanno messo quanto era in loro d’ispirazione poetica, e la drammaticità terribilmente truce del Sardou è levita per contrasti di vero sentimento e di grande poesia..."
5 items in all, Milan and Torre del Lago, 1896-1913 where dated
"...Spero che Tosca sarà qualcosa di forte--almeno il libretto è tale e ti assicuro che meglio non poteva riuscire. Illica e Giacosa hanno messo quanto era in loro d’ispirazione poetica, e la drammaticità terribilmente truce del Sardou è levita per contrasti di vero sentimento e di grande poesia..."
5 items in all, Milan and Torre del Lago, 1896-1913 where dated
Condition
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"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."