- 161
Mascagni, Pietro
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mascagni, Pietro
- Large autograph quotation from Cavalleria rusticana, signed and inscribed by the composer ("Cavalleria...Varsavia, 16, X, 1925, P. Mascagni"),
- paper
comprising the opening twelve bars of Turiddù's 'Siciliana', sung before the curtain rises ("O Lola ch'ai di latti la cammisa / Sì bianca e russa comu la cirasa / Quannu t'affacci faie la vucca a risa"), notated in black ink on three staves, hand-drawn in pencil, 1 page, oblong 4to (c.19.7 x 28cm), 1925, laid down on card, slight warping and staining
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
This is one of the most evocative beginnings to any Italian opera, with Tiriddù singing behind the curtain, off-stage.