- 98
Puccini, Giacomo
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Puccini, Giacomo
- Two autograph letters signed ("GPuccini"), to Captain Giulio Bechi and to the journalist Augusto Guido Bianchi, 1910 and 1921
- ink on paper
1) to Captain Bechi in Naples, apologising for his tardy reply and explaining that he has changed his plans as he is looking for something of a different style ("...dopo diverse esplorazioni intime...vagheggio altro genere…"), 1 page, 8vo, letter-card, autograph address panel ("Capitano Giulio Bechi"), Torre del Lago, 16 September 1910--2) to Bianchi, about the death of Alfredo [Caselli] in Lucca, lamenting that fate and Caselli’s obstinacy had driven them apart, which had been misinterpreted by others, and expressing regret that they did not have a chance to renew their old friendship (“...volle il destino e volle anche il suo puntiglio allontanarci; Io non ho rimorso alcuno--fui vittima di cattive interpretazioni. E non potevo mendar più questo nostro allacciamento…”), 2 pages, 8vo, printed stationery, autograph envelope, Torre del Lago, 29 August 1921
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
UNPUBLISHED. Giulio Bechi was a military officer and the author of the satirical novel Il capitano Tremalaterra in 1910. It was not hitherto known that Puccini considered using Bechi's work. Promoted to colonel, Bechi died from wounds at Gorizia in 1917.