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G. PUCCINI, AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ("G.PUCCINI") ABOUT "MANON LESCAUT"
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giacomo Puccini
- Autograph letter on a postcard, about "Manon Lescaut", signed ("G.Puccini"), 8 November 1913
in French, to a French journalist, lamenting that the impresario Astruc has died and that Manon [Lescaut] will probably not be staged, asking his friend to send some two hundred francs to the journalist Gaston Calmette and renew his subscription to Le Figaro ("Pauvre Manon! Astruc est decedé...est pour Manon n'y a plus d'espoir?" 2 pages, 8vo (c.8 x 11.8cm), Puccini's printed stationery, Torre de Lago, 8 November 1913
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."