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Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Autograph letter signed twice ("GPuccini"), written wholly in verse, 22 December 1902
- ink on paper
comprising eight verses recording tastes and smells, including milk cream, garlic rose, banana and apricot flowers, and "Soda champagne" (Spritz), each with a coarse descriptive couplet and a few personal remarks
Fior di banana
Che per disgrazia tua ne mangi una
Tu vomiti tre volte a settimana*
(* variante: vomiti la cipolla gaetana)
Soda champagne
E’ roba fine: sta bene nelle pigne
Quando di carnevale in caldo son le cagne
Fior di albicocca
O come è grata quando le si lecca
O come è dolce quando ti entra in bocca!
3 pages, 8vo, Fabriano paper ("P. Miliani"), together with an autograph envelope addressed to Antonio Bettolacci, Torre del Lago, 22 December, [1]902
Fior di banana
Che per disgrazia tua ne mangi una
Tu vomiti tre volte a settimana*
(* variante: vomiti la cipolla gaetana)
Soda champagne
E’ roba fine: sta bene nelle pigne
Quando di carnevale in caldo son le cagne
Fior di albicocca
O come è grata quando le si lecca
O come è dolce quando ti entra in bocca!
3 pages, 8vo, Fabriano paper ("P. Miliani"), together with an autograph envelope addressed to Antonio Bettolacci, Torre del Lago, 22 December, [1]902
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."