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Boito, Arrigo, (1842-1918)
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Boito, Arrigo
- Six autograph letters and notes signed "Arrigo Boito", about the Verdi centenary and Mefistofele, with a signed photograph, mostly Milan, c.1881-1913
- ink on paper
1) Autograph letters and notes, one to a friend about Mefistofele, charting the performances in Italy since 1876 and noting the forthcoming productions in Vienna and Madrid and the French translation by "Mr Millet", 2 pages, 8vo, Milan 26 March [1881 or 1882]; together with letters to Romilda Pantaleone (asking her to ensure there is "una buona minestra" and a panettone in their Christmas dinner) and Antonio Fenini (responding to an invitation from the Comitato Verdiano di Parma in c.1913 ("...Verdi, Parma. Non è possibile rifiutare. Prego quindi partecipare la mia accettazione se, come Camillo mi assicura, non avrò niente da fare. In caso diverso non potrei..."), and 2 inscribed visiting cards (one after the Paris première of Mefistofele in 1912, the other presenting Rinalda Pavoni)
2) Large cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed ("Alla Carla giovanissima Bachista...Milano 27 Aprile [18]96"), with an autograph musical quotation, ending with the notes "B-A-C-H", 24.5 x 17cm, by Ferrario of Milan, photographer's imprints in gilt to mount and verso, 27 April 1896 (see inside front cover), together with an unsigned photograph of the young Boito, by Fratelli Vianelli of Venice [1870s], and 2 others
9 items in all
2) Large cabinet-style photograph signed and inscribed ("Alla Carla giovanissima Bachista...Milano 27 Aprile [18]96"), with an autograph musical quotation, ending with the notes "B-A-C-H", 24.5 x 17cm, by Ferrario of Milan, photographer's imprints in gilt to mount and verso, 27 April 1896 (see inside front cover), together with an unsigned photograph of the young Boito, by Fratelli Vianelli of Venice [1870s], and 2 others
9 items in all
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."