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Rossini, Gioachino
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Rossini, Gioachino
- Autograph letter of recommendation to Napoleon III, signed ("Gioachino Rossini")
- paper
being an endorsement of a letter by the music publisher Jacques-Léopold Heugel soliciting the Emperor's approval, written on a blank page of Heugel's letter; Rossini attests to M J.L. Heugel's worthiness of all consideration for the decoration requested, expressing in advance his personal gratitude to his Majesty, requesting him to acknowledge this respectful homage ("Personellement, Sire, j'ose exprimer à l'avance toute ma reconnaissance à votre majesté, en la priant de daigner agréer le respectueux homage")
4 pages, 4to (31.5 x 21.5cms), also signed and dated by Heugel ("J.L. Heugel...Paris 28 mai 1862"), bearing a red stamp on the top left-hand corner of the first page, "Cabinet de l'Empereur, Arrivée le 12 Aout", small tears along both ends of the central fold
4 pages, 4to (31.5 x 21.5cms), also signed and dated by Heugel ("J.L. Heugel...Paris 28 mai 1862"), bearing a red stamp on the top left-hand corner of the first page, "Cabinet de l'Empereur, Arrivée le 12 Aout", small tears along both ends of the central fold
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."