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Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Postcard photograph signed ("GiacomoPuccini") and inscribed on the image to Alessandro Polonini, the first Geronte in Manon Lescaut
- ink on photograph
"Viareggio nov: 1917...Al mio carissimo Alessandro Polonini 'il principe dei Geronti della Manon' ricordo afftto di GiacomoPuccini")
by Magrini of Viareggio, c.13.5 x 8.5cm, Viareggio, November 1917, slight surface loss at deckle edge
by Magrini of Viareggio, c.13.5 x 8.5cm, Viareggio, November 1917, slight surface loss at deckle edge
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
Alessandro Polonini (1844-1920) had sung in the first performance of Puccini's Manon Lescaut at the Teatro Regio, Turin, on 1 February 1893, taking the "basso brilliante" part of Geronte de Revoir, who installs Manon as his mistress. Polonini also sang in the premiere of La Bohème at the same theatre in 1896. He had begun his long career as a tenor, creating the minor role of the Spanish surgeon in Verdi's La forza del destino at St Petersburg in 1862.