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Toscanini, Arturo
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Toscanini, Arturo
- Two photographs of Toscanini, framed and glazed
- paper
black and white, one by Adrian Siegel depicting Toscanini conducting, no date but likely early-to-mid 1940s, the other by an unknown photographer, showing him in his sitting room at home in New York, overall size 53.5 x 44cms and 23 x 28cms, back paper loose on one of the photographs
Literature
Popular photography, Febuary 1949 issue, p142
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
Photographer Adrian Siegel was a cellist in the Philadelphia orchestra. He took some 25 000 candid shots of musicians throughout his career. Toscanini was particularly fond of his work, and requested copies of the photos taken of him.