Lot 304
  • 304

G. PUCCINI. AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION FROM "LA BOHÈME", 1906

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Giacomo Puccini
  • Autograph musical quotation from "La bohème", signed ("GiacomoPuccini. Torre del Lago, 1906"), together other items inscribed by Puccini
1) the opening phrase of Mimi's aria "Mi chiamano Mimì", two bars, written in grey-black ink on a hand-drawn stave without words and inscribed ("La Bohème...GiacomoPuccini. Torre del Lago, 1906"), c.9 x 12cm, verso blank, Torre del Lago, 1906--2) Printed programme for La bohème at the Opéra-Comique (Paris, 1912), SIGNED ("Caro Mario. Tanti Saluti. Puccini") under the portrait--3) Autograph note signed ("GPuccini"), welcoming a friend, whom he will greet properly when he returns from a "giretto" at 5 o'clock, 1 page, c.18 x 10.5cm, no place or date

Condition

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