968 - CHALIAPIN FYODOR (1873-1938)

CHALIAPIN FYODOR (1873-1938) Autograph inscription in French: ‘Souvenir de F Chaliapine’. No place, 1934 Card. 9 x 10.5 cm. Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873-1938) was a Russian opera and concert singer (high bass), at various times a soloist at the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres and at the Metropolitan Opera, and the first People’s Artist of the Republic. He earned a reputation as an artist who combined ‘innate musicality, a brilliant voice and extraordinary acting skill’. He had a great influence on opera worldwide. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.