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Rossini, Gioachino
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Rossini, Gioachino
- Autograph letter, signed ("G. Rossini"), to the composer Federico Ricci
- paper
humorously inviting him on behalf of his wife to eat with them next Saturday, the 15th, at 6.30 sharp, a meal of two macaroncelli, and stating that he will be delighted to see him
..Mad.me Rossini vi prega...venire a Passy Sabato Pros.mo...a mangiare due macaroncelli alle 6 1/2 Heure Militaire...
1 page, 8vo, overall size 43 x 50.5cm, Passy, 11 August 1868, with an autograph envelope and an engraved portrait of Rossini ("Per N. Bettoni Fil.o Caporali dis. ed inc"), mounted, framed and glazed
..Mad.me Rossini vi prega...venire a Passy Sabato Pros.mo...a mangiare due macaroncelli alle 6 1/2 Heure Militaire...
1 page, 8vo, overall size 43 x 50.5cm, Passy, 11 August 1868, with an autograph envelope and an engraved portrait of Rossini ("Per N. Bettoni Fil.o Caporali dis. ed inc"), mounted, framed and glazed
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."
Catalogue Note
Rossini's correspondent was the Italian opera composer Federico Ricci, whose barcarola "Sulla poppa del mio brick" from the opera La prigione d'Edimburgo was for many years one of the most popular melodies of Italy.