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G. DONIZETTI, AUTOGRAPH LETTER TO THE PUBLISHER GIOVANNI RICORDI, 1841
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描述
- Donizetti, Gaetano
- Good autograph letter signed ("Donizetti") to the publisher Giovanni Ricordi, 17 June 1841
about Belisario, Il duca d'alba and his publishers in Paris, in which he expresses surprise at hearing that the Antonio Pacini has requested the score of his opera Belisario, asking if he intends to send it to him, and if so, that he makes sure it is all correct, since he has translated it into French, added a few pieces to make it a four-act opera and hopes that the orchestral parts can also be printed ("...vi raccomando che sia corretto alla meglio poiché servir dare per stamparne le parti d'orchestra, avendone io fatta la traduzione in francese, ad aggiunto qualche pezzetto per farne 4. atti..."), reporting that he has sold some songs to Schlesinger and Il duca d'alba to Schonenberger, 1 page, 8vo (c.20.5 x 13.3cm), integral autograph address leaf, Hotel Manchester, [Paris], 17 June [1841]
Condition
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"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."
拍品資料及來源
Despite Donizetti's report of making a four-act version of Belisario, the opera was never published in that form and no such revision is mentioned by Ashbrook.