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Ponchielli, Amilcare
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Ponchielli, Amilcare
- Autograph letter signed ("A Ponchielli"), about the first production of Il figliuoli prodigo at La Scala
- paper
written to his friend and supporter Bortolo Piatti, describing the successful performance, partly due to Manzotti's ballet, reporting the numbers that were applauded, admitting the weakness of the libretto and the impossible singers, and acknowledging that his enduring fame will rest on La Gioconda and I promessi sposi, enclosing 10 francs, and lamenting the death of the Marchese Araldi ("...la disgrazia di quest' opera è l'argomento malva--e l'esserci un Baritono impossibile e un ½ soprano debole...Io non mi illudo!--Per me non ci sono che i Promessi e...(ma aspettiamo ancora) La Gioconda!...")
4 pages, 8vo, Milan, 24 [January] 1881, framed and glazed, overall size: c.24 x 30cm), overall ligth browning
4 pages, 8vo, Milan, 24 [January] 1881, framed and glazed, overall size: c.24 x 30cm), overall ligth browning
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."