- 95
Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Autograph letter signed (“GPuccini”), to Edoardo de Fonseca, 1903
- ink on paper
Informing him that he has returned his Loden greatcoat, because it is too tight, explaining that the length is fine, but not the shoulders ("...Le spalle le ho larghe! La lunghezza c’è ma non la larghezza…"), and asking him to instruct the tailor to fit buttons to one side on the undercoat ("apron") rather than sewing it up ("...e dirgli di farmene un'altra subito ma il grembiule lo faccia da levare e mettere e cioè invece di attaccarlo (da una parte) lo faccia da abbottonare…")
3 pages, 8vo & 16mo, autograph envelope, the letter bearing Puccini’s violet date-stamp (“Giacomo Puccini. Torre del Lago 7/12/03”), annotated by the recipient in crayon, [1903?]
3 pages, 8vo & 16mo, autograph envelope, the letter bearing Puccini’s violet date-stamp (“Giacomo Puccini. Torre del Lago 7/12/03”), annotated by the recipient in crayon, [1903?]
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."