Auction No. 3 - A Rare and Important Collection of Autog…

Lotto 201 - WEBBER Andrew Lloyd (1948 - ) WEBBER Andrew Lloyd (1948 - ) MUSIC - WEBBER Andrew Lloyd (1948 - ) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “13th May, 1981” by the English composer and impresario of musical theatre. Several of Lloyd Webber's songs have been widely recorded and widely successful outside of their parent musicals, such as "Memory" from Cats, "The Music of the Night" and "All I Ask of You" from The Phantom of the Opera. Addressed to Michael White: “…We have had marvellous review which is very pleasing…”. ½ p. In-4. With letterhad. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 202 - WHITE Stanford (1853 - 1906) WHITE Stanford (1853 - 1906) ART AND THEATER - WHITE Stanford (1853 - 1906) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated” November 13th 1890” by the American architect and a partner in the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, one of the most significant Beaux-Arts firms at the turn of the 20th century. His temporary Washington Square Arch was so popular that he was commissioned to design a permanent one. Addressed to Mr. Church, concerning the Battle Monument in West Point, NY: “..As soon as we got the West Point Monument in its final shape, I shall be very happy to send you a drawing of it…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. With letterhead “Mc. Kim, Mead & White, ARCHITECTS”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 203 - ALBONI PEPOLI Marietta (1826 - 1894) ALBONI PEPOLI Marietta (1826 - 1894) OPERA - ALBONI PEPOLI Marietta (1826 - 1894) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Paris 23 D.bre 57” by the Italian contralto. After she achieved her diploma and made a modest debut in Bologna, in 1842, as "Climene" in Pacini's “Saffo”, she obtained a triennial engagement thanks to Rossini's influence on the impresario Bartolomeo Merelli, Intendant at both Milan's Teatro alla Scala and Vienna's Imperial Kärntnertortheater. The favourable contract was signed by Rossini himself. Later, in 1846–47, she toured the principal cities of Central Europe, finally reaching London and Paris, where she settled permanently. Addressed to a lady, regret to decline the invitation to participate in a singing performance: “…Puisque vous vous interessée au pauvres vosu deves êtres bonne et vous pourez comprendre mon regrét d’être obligée de donner une reponse negative à Votre amaible lettre. Jugez-vous même Madame, qu’il y a un moi que je chante au théâtre italien, et déjà j’ai réçu 11 lettres de la même nature que la Votre, et pareillement écrites par des personnes très distingués et qu’il n’aurait été agréable d’obliger, mais vu le nombre de demandes il m’est absolument impossible d’y adherer…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 180 GBP

Lotto 204 - ALFANI TELLINI Ines (1896 - 1985) ALFANI TELLINI Ines (1896 - 1985) OPERA - ALFANI TELLINI Ines (1896 - 1985) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “da Roma il 21” by the Italian soprano and director. She made its debut at the Dal Verme Theatre in Milan in 1923. She was chosen to perform at La Scala, led by Arturo Toscanini. In 1931 she sang in “L’amico Fritz” at the Teatro Massimo Vincenzo Bellini in Catania. Famous also abroad, thanks to collaboration with the Soviet government she held concerts in Moscow and Leningrad in 1934, 1936 and 1938, she was the first Italian opera singer to perform in that country. To a “Commendatore”: “…Vorrei sapere se, per essere scritturata nel vostro teatro, occorra ch’io faccia una privata audizione…”. 1 p. In-8. Included: postcard with photographic portrait of Queen Elena of Savoy. Notes by other hand at the verso. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 80 GBP

Lotto 205 - ANDREEF Maria (XIXth century) ANDREEF Maria (XIXth century) OPERA - ANDREEF Maria (XIXth century) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “li 14 Maggio Seviglia” by the soprano, who participated to the 1883-84 season at the Teatro Real in Madrid in “Ernani” and “Lucia di Lammermoor” and at La Scala in 1881 in “William Tell”. Addressed to Mr. Tiboni: “…Mi permetto di mandarle articoli sopra la Semiramide, e la prego gentil Signore di farli pubblicare nel numero della settimana che viene…”. 3 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 206 - ARIMONDI Vittorio (1861 - 1928) ARIMONDI Vittorio (1861 - 1928) OPERA - ARIMONDI Vittorio (1861 - 1928) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Lisbona 904” by the Italian bass singer. He made his debut in 1883 in Varese with D. J. Gomez's Guarany . He then began a career that took him from the minor Italian theaters, where he especially played the parts of Count Rodolfa in V. Bellini's Sonnambula , the king in Aida and Sparafucile in G. Verdi's Rigoletto. In 1893 he was cast at La Scala in Milan as Pistola for the first performance of Verdi's Falstaff. In New York, he sang at the Metropolitan in the 1895-1896 season and at the Manhattan in the years 1906 to 1910; in Chicago, he took part in the opera seasons from 1910-1911 to 1920. In the latter city he remained, after retiring from the stage, teaching singing at the Fine Arts Building and then at the Chicago Music College. (20 x 30 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 207 - ANITÚA Fanny (1887 - 1968) ANITÚA Fanny (1887 - 1968) OPERA - ANITÚA Fanny (1887 - 1968) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Roma 1/10/933” by the Mexican contralto opera singer. Anitùa initially studied singing in her native city, moving afterward to Mexico City, and later to Rome. She debuted at Teatro Nazionale in Rome in 1910, singing the role of Orfeo from the eponymous Christoph Willibald Gluck opera. She often sang at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, especially in Sigfried (1910–11 season), Etra in the first edition of Ildebrando Pizzetti's Fedra (1914–15 season), Konciakovna in Borodin's Prince Igor (1915–16 season), and besides Gluck's Orfeo, Giuseppe Verdi's Il Trovatore and Un Ballo in Maschera (1923–26 seasons). Addressed to Mr. Fabbroni: “…Desidererei molto tornare a cantare alla Scala dove feci il mio debutto; sono in ottime condizioni di voce come lo poté costatare il pubblico milanese quando ultimamente cantai all’Arena nel Trovatore col Carro di Tespi. Cosa posso fare per rientrare in cotesto Teatro? Sia gentile di volermi dire se c0è una probabilità di cantare al meno una delle mie opere…”. 1 p. ½. In-8. Between page 1 and 2, is inscribed in blue pencil: Sig.ra Fanny Come Lei saprà il nostro … e da vario tempo ultimato ed è con dispiacere che non possiamo valerci della sua validissima cooperazione…”. 1 p. in-obl. Included: typed letter signed, dated “Milano, 5 Ottobre 1933 - A: XI” addressed to the contralto: “…A pregiata Sua lettera I° corr.– Come Lei saprà, il nostro Programma è da vario tempo ultimato, ed è con dispiacere che non possiamo valerci della Sua validissima cooperazione…”. ½ p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 208 - BAKLANOFF Georges (1880 - 1938) BAKLANOFF Georges (1880 - 1938) OPERA - BAKLANOFF Georges (1880 - 1938) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed, dated “Wien 1913” by the Russian operatic baritone. In 1910 he began performing with important opera houses internationally, and became a member of both the Boston Opera Company (1910–1915) and the Vienna State Opera (1912–1914). From 1917 to 1928 he was the leading baritone in Chicago and in 1928–1929 he was a member of the Philadelphia Civic Opera Company. Photograph distributed by Hermann Leiser in Berlin. (8.5 x 13.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 209 - BARRIENTOS Maria (1884 - 1946) BARRIENTOS Maria (1884 - 1946) OPERA - BARRIENTOS Maria (1884 - 1946) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date “Milano 1903” of the Spanish coloratura soprano. She received a musical education (piano and violin) at the Municipal Conservatory of Barcelona, before turning to vocal studies with Francisco Bonet. She made her debut at the Teatro Novedades in Barcelona, as Ines in L'Africaine, on March 10, 1898, aged only 15, quickly followed by the role of Marguerite de Valois in Les Huguenots. (8 x 12.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 210 - BATTISTINI Mattia (1856 - 1928) BATTISTINI Mattia (1856 - 1928) OPERA - BATTISTINI Mattia (1856 - 1928) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated, by the Italian baritone. He lasted in his career until the age of 70 (1927) thanks to a technique considered prodigious and an enviable artistic intelligence. Addressed to a lady, concerning a Mr. Goldberg: “…Quando al Sig. Goldberg cosa posso fare io cara Signorina – In arte le raccomandazioni non valgono niente e per sentirlo è tardi giacché parte domani mattina, e in casa non ho nemmeno il pianoforte…”. 2 pp. with letterhead. “Grand Hotel & Hotel Euler Basel”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 211 - BELLINCIONI Gemma (1864 - 1950) BELLINCIONI Gemma (1864 - 1950) OPERA - BELLINCIONI Gemma (1864 - 1950) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Napoli 24 Ott.bre 1935 XIII”by the Italian dramatic soprano. She had a particular affinity with the verismo repertoire and was renowned more for her charismatic acting than for the quality of her voice. On 17 May 1890, she created the role of Santuzza in Pietro Mascagni's landmark verismo work Cavalleria Rusticana when it premiered in Rome. Her common-law spouse Roberto Stagno, a prominent tenor from Sicily, sang opposite her in the role of Turiddu at that same premiere performance: they had met on a tour of Argentina in 1886. Addressed to a friend, concerning her daughter the soprano Bianca Stagno Bellincioni: “…Bianca mi scrive dicendomi quanto cortese interesse lei prende perché essa possa riuscire a lavorare ! Caro amico, io mi raccomando anche a lei perché tutto quello che farà per mia figlia, sarà un favore speciale anche per me personalmente. Bianca è un’artista e sono certa sarà nuovamente un vero acquisto per la nostra arte del Cinema che ha molto bisogno di nuove reclute…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 212 - BERLENDI Livia (1875 - d.) BERLENDI Livia (1875 - d.) OPERA - BERLENDI Livia (1875 - d.) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “25-6-903” by the Italian soprano. At the beginning of the 20th century she premiered in the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona in Edoardo Mascheroni 's opera “Lorenza” and in the same Liceu in 1912, she premiered Enrico Morera's opera “Titaina”. In 1910 , Umberto Giordano's opera “Mese Mariano” premiered at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo under the baton of Leopoldo Mugnone in the leading role of Carmela. Between 1906 and 1908, she is at La Scala in “Manon Lescaut”, “Falstaff”, “André Chenier” and “Iris”. Addressed to “Carlo”: “…ho avuto i libri. Augusto sarà quà per la fine del mese…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. Included: photographic portrait on postcard depicting the soprano, with autograph dedication by other hand. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 213 - BONHEUR Stella (1855 - 1901) BONHEUR Stella (1855 - 1901) OPERA - BONHEUR Stella (1855 - 1901) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Roma 17 Gennajo” by the French mezzo-soprano. She made her debut at the age of 18 at the Regio Theatre in Turin in the role of Preziosilla in 'Forza del destino'. She walked the stages of major Italian opera houses such as the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Teatro Apollo in Rome and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. Famous for his interpretation of Carmen at the Teatro dal Verme in Milan and at the Teatro Regio in Parma, he left the stage in 1885. She married the surgeon Vincenzo Montenovesi. Addressed to the impresario Lampugnani: “…il Sig. [Carlo] d’Ormeville le avrà forse detto qualche cosa della triste odissea della mia malattia. (…) Ora sto benissimo, grazie al cielo ed’ ai medicamenti o piuttosto all’elettricità; una brutta cosa, che fà urlare in tutte le chiavi, dal soprano acuto al basso profondo, ma che opera veri miracoli e ben presto tornerò ad essere sulle scene…”. 4 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 214 - BONYNGE Richard (1930 - ) and SVANHOLM Set (1904 - 1964) BONYNGE Richard (1930 - ) and SVANHOLM Set (1904 - 1964) OPERA - BONYNGE Richard (1930 - ) and SVANHOLM Set (1904 - 1964) - Set of the four books Set of the four books published for “Boosey and Hawkes Ltd.” by Bertha Geissmar on Wagner’s operas “Siegfried”, “The Twilight of the Gods”, “The Valkyrie”, “The Rhinegold” signed and dated “London 1951” (by Bonynge) at the frontispiece by the Australian conductor and pianist and the Swedish tenor. For a total 171 pp. (40, 61, 36, 34 pp.) on in-8 blue-covered paperbacks. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 215 - BORGIOLI Dino (1891 -1960) BORGIOLI Dino (1891 -1960) OPERA - BORGIOLI Dino (1891 -1960) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Firenze 1925” of the Italian tenor, particularly associated with roles in operas composed by Mozart, Rossini, and Donizetti. A pupil of Giachetti, he made his debut in 1917 at the Teatro Dal Verme in Milan in Donizetti's 'Favorita'. In 1919, he made his debut at La Scala with Toscanini. Dedicated to the composer Vincenzo Billi (1869-1938). Photograph by “May Moore” (20 x 25 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 216 - BORISOFF Wanda (XIXth century) BORISOFF Wanda (XIXth century) OPERA - BORISOFF Wanda (XIXth century) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “7/ 2 03” by the Bulgarian mezzo-soprano. Addressed to the librettist Carlo d’Ormeville (1840 - 1924): “…ici inclus je vous envoie tout les articles qui parlent de mon grand succès emporté ici dans le rôle d’Amneris…”. 3 pp. In-8. With letterhead “Grand Hotel de la Paix/Madrid”. Included: photographic potrait of the mezzo-soprano on postcard (8 x 12 cm). Photograph by Alterocca in Terni. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 80 GBP

Lotto 217 - BORONAT Elena (XIXth century) BORONAT Elena (XIXth century) OPERA - BORONAT Elena (XIXth century) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Genova 25 Gennaio 1881” by the Italian soprano, sister of the coloratura soprano Olimpia (1859 - 1934). Elena sang in the second version of “Le Villi” at the Teatro Regio (Turin) on 26 December 1884. Addressed to G. Tiboni in Milan: “…conosco abbastanza la differenza che passa da recite fisse a stagione, malgrado che questa possa essere più lunga di tempo, quindi desiderando io poter aver la fortuna di combinare questo affare per di lei mezzo, le invio le mi ultime definitive pretese che sono di Lire 300 per recita…”. 1 p. In-4. On checkered paper. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 100 GBP

Lotto 218 - BRÉJEAN-SILVER Georgette (1870 - 1951) BRÉJEAN-SILVER Georgette (1870 - 1951) OPERA - BRÉJEAN-SILVER Georgette (1870 - 1951) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Paris 94-95” of the French coloratura soprano. She made her debut in 1890 at the Opéra National de Bordeaux. She had her first great success in the title role of the opera Manon by Jules Massenet at the Opéra-Comique in 1894. She embodied the role so convincingly that Massenet composed an additional gavotte for her for the Brussels premiere of the work. (13 x 22 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 219 - [BROGI Augusto] (1847 - 1917) [BROGI Augusto] (1847 - 1917) OPERA - [BROGI Augusto] (1847 - 1917) - Lot of 17 photographs Lot of 17 photographs (5 cabinet-card of an actor (a young Brogi?) in stage costumes and 12 cabinet-card photographs with autograph dedication signed to Brogi) of different operatic singers such as Aristido Triarchi, Gregorio Tschestakowsky, Arturo Gairabetoff, F. Nobile, L. Ponci, G. Moretto, Giacomo Luchin and the Spanish politician Pedro Muchada (1835 - 1911). Two other cabinet-card photographs with autograph dedication in Russian are included. He began his artistic activity as a baritone in the 1871-72 season. After more than fifteen years into his career, he decided to switch to the tenor repertoire, treading the boards for another fifteen years. In addition to his operatic career, Augusto Brogi was also a popular singing teacher and a committed popularizer of Italian opera. He helped found a bel canto school in Florence. His vast repertoire included 70 operas with famous parts by Verdi, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti and Bizet among his favorites. He never recorded records. Sculptor Pompeo Coppini would create his funeral monument. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 700 GBP

Lotto 220 - BULICIOFF Nadina (1858 - 1921) BULICIOFF Nadina (1858 - 1921) OPERA - BULICIOFF Nadina (1858 - 1921) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Firenze 1/10 85” by the Russian mezzo-soprano. She made her debut in 1880 playing the role of Rachel in the opera “La Juive” by Fromental Halévy at the Teatro Sociale in Mantua . The same year she appeared at the Teatro Regio in Turin, where she premiered the role of Ulla in the opera “Elda” by Alfredo Catalani on January 31, 1880 , alongside the Polish singer Édouard de Reszke and the Italian tenor Enrico Barbacini. Addressed to the librettist Carlo d’Ormeville (1840 - 1924): “…Quantunque la mia domanda fosse molto modesta per una stagione tanto lunga e per le opere così grandiose, però Lei mi apprezza tanto per poco e mi offre nientemeno che la metà. Credo che la stagione al S. Carlo è di cinque mesi, poi dovrò cantare un’opera nuova, che chi sa se mi starà bene…”. 4 pp. In-8. With embossed letterhead. Included: Cabinet-card photographic portrait of the mezzo-soprano. Photograph by G. Sorgato in Modena. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 221 - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) OPERA - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the celebrated American-Greek soprano, here as Violetta in Puccini’s “La Traviata”. One of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini, and further to the works of Verdi and Puccini, and in her early career to the music dramas of Wagner. Reinforcing cardboard applied on the back. Photograph by SEMO (12 x 17 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 600 - 800 GBP

Lotto 222 - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) OPERA - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, from her house in Verona in “via Leoncino, 14”, by the celebrated American-Greek soprano, here as Violetta in Puccini’s “La Traviata”. One of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Addressed to a lady: “…Eccole, gentile signora, la foto promessa e non spedita (…) tanti tanti auguri di felicità ed arrivederci alla Scala dove io canterò Macbeth – Gioconda – Trovatore…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 223 - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) OPERA - CALLAS Maria (1923 - 1977) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the celebrated American-Greek soprano, here as Violetta in Puccini’s “La Traviata”. One of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Her repertoire ranged from classical opera seria to the bel canto operas of Donizetti, Bellini, and Rossini, and further to the works of Verdi and Puccini, and in her early career to the music dramas of Wagner. Photograph by Piccagliani for La Scala Framed. (48 x 55 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 550 - 650 GBP

Lotto 224 - CALVÉ Emma (1858 - 1942) CALVÉ Emma (1858 - 1942) OPERA - CALVÉ Emma (1858 - 1942) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated (but “1892”) by the French dramatic soprano. She started learning music in Paris from Mathilde Marchesi and Manuel García. She made her operatic debut on 23 September 1881 in Gounod's “Faust” at Brussels' La Monnaie. Later she sang at La Scala in Milan, and also at the principal theatres of Naples, Rome, and Florence. Among the various roles she played, in 1891 she created the part of Suzel in “L’amico Fritz” by Pietro Mascagni, playing and singing the role later at Rome. Because of her great success in it, she was chosen to appear as Santuzza in the French premiere of “Cavalleria rusticana”, which was viewed as one of her greatest parts. To a “Maître”: “…Madame Marchesi qui est très enthousiaste du chevalier Jean, désirerait avoir une 1ere loge ou une baignoire pour demain…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 225 - CARBONE Agostino (1855 - 1915) CARBONE Agostino (1855 - 1915) OPERA - CARBONE Agostino (1855 - 1915) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed (at the verso), dated “Boston 20 5/82” of the Italian bass singer. He made his debut in Split in 1874. In 1895, he moved to the United States where he ended his career by dedicating himself to teaching. Photograph by Theodor Lilienthal in New Orleans. (9.8 x 15 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 226 - CARBONE Maria (1908 - 2002) CARBONE Maria (1908 - 2002) OPERA - CARBONE Maria (1908 - 2002) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Italian soprano. She studied singing with P.A. Roche. In 1929 she made her debut at the Teatro San Carlo in Naples in Boito's “Mefistofele”, soon afterwards as Micaela in “Carmen” and as Mimì in “La bohème”. She was a great Mascagni soprano, of whom she interpreted practically all the main soprano roles (in Guglielmo Ratcliff, Lodoletta, Pinotta, Le maschere, Parisina, Isabeau, Il Piccolo Marat, the last two in 1932-40). She also took part in some first performances, including Malipiero 's “Antonio and Cleopatr”a (at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in 1938), Busoni 's “Turandot” in 1940, Malipiero's “Ecuba” (Rome Opera in 1941), Peragallo's “Lo stendardo di San Giorgio” (Genoa 1941). Traces of glue at the verso. (15.5 x 21 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 227 - CAROSIO Margherita (1908 - 2005) CAROSIO Margherita (1908 - 2005) OPERA - CAROSIO Margherita (1908 - 2005) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated (but illegible) of the Italian coloratura soprano. At age 16, she made her operatic debut in Novi Ligure at the Teatro Cavour, performing “Lucia di Lammermoor”. In 1928, she was recommended by soprano Margherita Sheridan to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, to sing the role of Feodor in Mussorgsky's “Boris Godunov” with Feodor Chaliapin. The chorus sang in French, Carosio sang in Italian, and Chaliapin sang in Russian. In the same season, she also sang Musetta in “La bohème”. Photograph by Perini in Ascoli Piceno. (16.5 x 23.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 50 - 80 GBP

Lotto 228 - CARRÉ Marguerite (1880 - 1947) CARRÉ Marguerite (1880 - 1947) OPERA - CARRÉ Marguerite (1880 - 1947) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, postmarked “12.XII 1938” by the French soprano, who created numerous roles at the Paris Opéra-Comique. She was the first in Paris to perform Cio-Cio-San, the leading role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. In addition, she earned acclaim for her work in the title role of Massenet's opera Manon and as Mélisande in Pelléas and Mélisande, the only opera by Debussy. To her friend Edouard Beaude, announcing the death of her husband the theater director Albert Carré (1852-1938): “…j’ai une nouvelle si triste à vous donner! A la suite d’une opération urgente, mon cher mari m’a été enlevé ce matin! Je sais que vous me comprendrez car vous l’aimiez bien!…”. 1 p. On carte-telegramme. (13 x 17 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 229 - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “New York 1919” of the Italian tenor. Considered 'the tenor' par excellence, of modest origins, he worked in the foundry in his youth and was discovered as a baritone by Eduardo Missiano, who pointed him out to Maestro Guglielmo Vergine. He made his debut on 16 November 1894 in Domenico Morelli's 'L'amico Francesco'. Dedicated to the composer Vincenzo Billi (1869-1938). Photograph by Mishkin. (17 x 21 cm). Applied on cardboard. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 500 - 700 GBP

Lotto 230 - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Lot of three illustrated photographs on postcard with autograph signature Lot of three illustrated photographs on postcard with autograph signature and address by the celebrated Italian tenor. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 400 - 500 GBP

Lotto 231 - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date (1903) by the celebrated Italian tenor. (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 232 - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature and “London 1906” by the celebrated Italian tenor, here as Il Duca in Verdi’s “Rigoletto”. Collector’s notes at the verso. (9.8 x 15.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 450 GBP

Lotto 233 - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921), FELICETTI Francesco (XIXth century), HARTULARY DARCLÉE Yvan de (1886-1969) CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921), FELICETTI Francesco (XIXth century), HARTULARY DARCLÉE Yvan de (1886-1969) OPERA - CARUSO Enrico (1873 - 1921), FELICETTI Francesco (XIXth century), HARTULARY DARCLÉE Yvan de (1886-1969) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication with autograph signature and date “10/09/07” depicting the celebrated Italian tenor, the photographer Felicetti and the composer Yvan de Hartulary Darclée, son of the soprano Hariclea, standing in a studio. Dedicated to the wife of Giacomo Puccini, Elvira (1860-1930). Photograph by G. Magrini in Viareggio and Rapallo. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 700 - 800 GBP

Lotto 234 - CASAZZA Elvira (1884 - 1965) CASAZZA Elvira (1884 - 1965) OPERA - CASAZZA Elvira (1884 - 1965) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Milano 22. 9. 937 XV” by the Italian mezzo-soprano. One of Toscanini's favourite singers, she was considered an outstanding interpreter of Mistress Quickly in Verdi's Falstaff during the 1920s and created several roles in Italian operas of the early 20th century, such as Dèbora in Pizzetti's “Dèbora e Jaéle” (1922) and the Commandant in Zandonai's “I cavalieri di Ekebù” (1925). Addressed to a “Commendatore”: “..Fui veramente addolorata d’essere mancata all’entrata in scena all’ultimo di Falstaff, forse per causa d’un momento d’amnesia poiché stavo tranquillamente seduta in camerino non pensando che dovevo cantare appena fatto il travestimento, però desidero che Ella sappia che se qualcuno m’avesse chiamata in tempo utile non quando dovevo già essere in scena, la mancanza non sarebbe avvenuta…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 235 - CERNE Mercede (XIXth century) CERNE Mercede (XIXth century) OPERA - CERNE Mercede (XIXth century) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the opera singer. Photograph by Sorgato in Modena. (9.2 x 18.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 236 - CESARI Pietro (1849-1922) CESARI Pietro (1849-1922) OPERA - CESARI Pietro (1849-1922) - Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Milano 20.07.904” by the Italian singer, violinist and impresario. After achieving great success in 1874 at the Dal Verme in Milan in Alexandre-Charles Lecoq's Giroflé-Girofla, he began to perform the operatic repertoire at the Riccardi in Bergamo, singing Don Bartolo in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, the opera he interpreted with greatest predilection throughout his career. His career reached its peak in the 1880s and 1890s, when he also sang Figaro at the Costanzi in Rome under the baton of Teofilo De Angelis, on 23 October 1899, and took part in the first performance of Alfredo Catalani's Wally at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, on 20 January 1892, under the baton of Edoardo Mascheroni, playing the pawn of Schnals. He often performed with the famous soprano Luisa Tetrazzini, with whom he had an affair that soon became the centre of the chronicles. (16 x 22 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 80 GBP

Lotto 237 - CHALIAPIN Fedor Ivanovich (1873 - 1938) CHALIAPIN Fedor Ivanovich (1873 - 1938) OPERA - CHALIAPIN Fedor Ivanovich (1873 - 1938) - Illustrated manuscript Illustrated manuscript, dated 1935. A tribute to Chaliapin, one of the greatest basses of all time and the most notable interpreter of Boris Godunov in Mussorgsky's opera. It depicts the singer and a view of a Russian city. 2 pp. In-4°. In Russian. Fine leather binding (slight abrasions, loss on the spine).

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 238 - CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) OPERA - CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) - Four autograph letters Four autograph letters (three signed, only one dated 1984), addressed to various correspondents, discussing private matters, travels, as well as an account of her father's tournée. "I am back in my cozy little room in Paris its walls are how hung with souvenirs, there is a sort of tapisserie from Port Said...". "Father's première and the second Boris had a great great deal of success. It's true that it is interesting to see him and he holds the audience thoroughly in this theatre. The tickets were and are sold for quite a few performances ahead and interesting the public. The King of Sweden was there the last time. I am longing to see Don Carlos; I have never heard father in it in my life before and I think it must be very interesting. It will be the first serious role in Italian opera that I will hear because I just know him in the Barbiere di Siviglia...". Maria Fedorovna Chaliapin was the daughter of the famous bass singer Fedor Ivanovich Chaliapin and, acclaimed actress and model ('Miss Russia' 1931), and a passionate advocate for preserving her father's memory. Total of 14 pages, in-8, in French, English, and Russian. Included a letter and three telegrams addressed to Marina Chaliapin."

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 239 - CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) OPERA - CHALIAPIN Marina Fedorovna (1912 - 2009) - Autograph diary Autograph diary of the actress, daughter of the famed Russian bass Fedor Ivanovich Chaliapin. The text, in English, French, Russian, and Italian, spans the period from March 15, 1935 to April 16, 1936. It contains personal notes, reflections, travel accounts (from Italy, Austria, and France) and describes meetings with personages of culture and music, including Arturo Toscanini and Tito Schipa. On December 3, 1935, she writes: "If I am to write about the wonderful evening spent at Wl. Horowitz concert I will have to write a different kind of diary, with details. But I spent it with Maestro Toscanini, and we talked a great deal and he said to me, standing behind the closed stage door together, where he escaped from photographers dragues me after him, he said "Cara Marina" and then che bella che sei! And that is a lovely compliment from such a man...". On February 7, 1936, from the film studios in Tirrenia (Italy), she notes: "Signed first contract in lifetime...". The last pages (written in reverse) contain some addresses, a draft letter to Ernest Hemingway and some reflections. Total of 96 unnumbered pages, in-8. Original binding with brown velvet cover (some spine damages, needs restoration), marbled endpapers. Included is an autograph letter signed, dated Dimanche 25 juin (1933), addressed to tenor Tito Schipa: "Je suis encore à Paris qui est très gaie en ce moment et je ne sais pas quand je te verrai toi aussi. Si tu viens à Paris tu es un amour et telephone moi tout de suite. On se verra quand tu voudras. Je veux tant te parler...". 3 pages, in-8, in French, on bifolio, on a letterhead paper. Pencil note: "Never received"."

Stima 700 - 850 GBP

Lotto 240 - CHARPENTIER Gustave (1860 - 1956) CHARPENTIER Gustave (1860 - 1956) OPERA - CHARPENTIER Gustave (1860 - 1956) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication and musical quotation signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication and musical quotation signed, dated “1-1935” of the French composer, best known for his opera “Louise” (1900). Dedicated to the soprano Mafalda Favero, the composer pens two bars of the aria “Depuis le jour” from “Louise”. (11.5 x 16 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 241 - CIRINO Giulio (1880 - 1970) CIRINO Giulio (1880 - 1970) OPERA - CIRINO Giulio (1880 - 1970) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Bologna 7-12-10” of the Italian baritone, here depicted in a dynamic scene as Boris Godunov. Photograph by P. Dittrich in Cairo. (30 x 21 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 242 - CLASENTI Esperanza (1882 - 1935) CLASENTI Esperanza (1882 - 1935) OPERA - CLASENTI Esperanza (1882 - 1935) - Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated “Reggio 15-2-917” by the Cuban-Spanish soprano. She made her debut in 1900 in Spalato in Otello. After her retirement, she devoted himself to teaching and spent his last years at the G.Verdi Rest Home in Milan. (25 x 35 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 243 - COSTA Mario Pasquale (1858 - 1933) COSTA Mario Pasquale (1858 - 1933) OPERA - COSTA Mario Pasquale (1858 - 1933) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication and musical quotation signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication and musical quotation signed, dated “Settembre 1909”of the prolific Italian composer, primarily known for his art songs, Neapolitan songs, and operettas. Costa pens three bars from his “A Retirata”. Photograph by “E. Fiorillo” in Paris. (12 x 19 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 244 - CRISTALLI Italo (1879 - 1932) CRISTALLI Italo (1879 - 1932) OPERA - CRISTALLI Italo (1879 - 1932) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Firenze 3 Maggio 1904” of the Italian tenor. In 1904, Cristalli made his Bergamo debut in Richard Wagner's Lohengrin, gaining unanimous critical acclaim. The success in the Wagner role was such that in the following months Cristalli was engaged in the theatres of Ferrara, Novara and Pisa. In 1914 he left for New York, where at the Metropolitan Theatre he sang under the baton of Toscanini in several operas including Donizetti's “Don Pasquale” and Wolf Ferrari's “L’Amore Medico”. Photograph by Giacomo Brogi in Florence. (10.5 x 16.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 245 - DALLA RIZZA Gilda (1892 - 1975) DALLA RIZZA Gilda (1892 - 1975) OPERA - DALLA RIZZA Gilda (1892 - 1975) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Venezia 1-2-54” by the Italian soprano. quickly establishing herself in the verista repertoire she created the soprano roles of Pietro Mascagni's Il piccolo Marat and Riccardo Zandonai's Giulietta e Romeo, for which she was also a renowned interpreter of Francesca da Rimini. Addressed to a gentleman: “…Ha orgoglioso del suo capolavoro – è un bambino splendido – ho gradito moltissimo il suo pensieri – e le sono grata di avermi voluta fare partecipe delle sue gioie famigliari (…) Io sono in piena convalescenza – ma mi sembra ancora un sogno di … poterla raccontare !!!…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 246 - DELNA Marie (1875 - 1932) DELNA Marie (1875 - 1932) OPERA - DELNA Marie (1875 - 1932) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated by the French contralto. She was spotted by Léon Carvalho, director of Opéra-Comique, who suggested her stage name. In June 1892, she made a sensational stage debut, just after her 17th birthday, as Didon in “Les Troyens à Carthage”. She created many roles such as Marceline in Bruneau's L'attaque du moulin, Mistress Quickly in the first French “Falstaff”, supervised by Verdi, Ginèvra in Victorin de Joncières's “Lancelot” and many others. Addressed to a “Maître”: “…Je n’ai jamais assisté au concours de chants du Conservatoire. J’ai un vif désir et surtout j’aurais un grand plaisir de les voir…”. 2 pp. On cardboard. (12 x 11 cm). With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 247 - DE MURO Bernardo (1881 - 1955) DE MURO Bernardo (1881 - 1955) OPERA - DE MURO Bernardo (1881 - 1955) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “ott 928” by the Italian tenor. He debuted was in 1910 at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, performing in Cavalleria rusticana by Mascagni. His continued career carried him to such places as the Solis in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1916, the Dal Verme in Milan (performing Mefistofele), the Hippodrome, St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1927, and The Dell Ofrecie Grand Opera Company of New York (performing Aida). Dedicated to the composer Vincenzo Billi (1869-1938). Photograph by Schlalttman. (16.5 x 21.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 248 - DE SENESPLEDA BATTAGLIA Giuseppina (d. 1902) DE SENESPLEDA BATTAGLIA Giuseppina (d. 1902) OPERA - DE SENESPLEDA BATTAGLIA Giuseppina (d. 1902) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Milano 31 Marzo 1879” by the Brazilian soprano leggero. She performed on the stages of the main theatres in Italy and abroad, where she was celebrated by Verdi and received praise and felicitations when she sang his “Traviata” Addressed to the composer Antonio Cagnoni (1828 - 1896): “…Giorni addietro mi fu detto che la sua opera “Claudia” si sarebbe data questa primavera in un Teatro d’Italia (mi pare Reggio-Emilia), siccome ho grande desiderio di rifare quell’opera la cui parte di soprano mi è tanto simpatica, la pregherei di propormi all’Impresa…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 249 - [FARINELLI-MASCAGNI] [FARINELLI-MASCAGNI] OPERA - [FARINELLI-MASCAGNI] - Beautiful group photograph Beautiful group photograph depicting the guests for the wedding lunch of the conductor Guido Farinelli and Emy Mascagni (1892 - d.), the daughter of the composer Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945). Many music personalities of the time are present such as Renzo Sonzogno, Tina Poli Randaccio, Umberto Giordano and other Mascagni’s family members. (25 x 19 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 250 - FERRARI Elisa (XIXth century) FERRARI Elisa (XIXth century) OPERA - FERRARI Elisa (XIXth century) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed (at the verso), dated “Modena 1889” of the Italian soprano. She performed during season 1888-89 at the Teatro Comunale in Modena in Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, Un ballo in maschera and Antônio Carlos Gomes “Fosca” and then at Teatro Politeama in Genova in 1891. Photograph by Fratelli Bozzetti in Modena. (16 x 23 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 251 - FERRONI Luigi (1885 - 1962) FERRONI Luigi (1885 - 1962) OPERA - FERRONI Luigi (1885 - 1962) - Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Modena 7/3/916” by the Italian bass singer, here as Mefistofele in Charles Gounod’s Faust. He studied at the Florence Conservatory with maestro Guglielmo Braca and made his debut there in 1904 at the Verdi Theatre as the King in Aida. In 1921 he sang at the Costanzi in Rome in the world premiere of Piccolo Marat, creating the character of the Ogre for Mascagni. He retired in the 1950s. Dedicated to the impresario Olindo Maini. (25 x 35 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 252 - FRANCHETTI Alberto (1860 - 1942) FRANCHETTI Alberto (1860 - 1942) OPERA - FRANCHETTI Alberto (1860 - 1942) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Firenze 20 Aprile 1889” by the Italian composer. Dedicated to the celebrated Italian tenor Francesco Tamagno “…creatore insuperabile d’Asrael…” on the occasion of the first important opera composed by Franchetti, where Tamagno performed in the title role. Photograph by Montabone in Florence. (10 x 15 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 253 - OPERA - FRANCHETTI Alberto (1860 - 1942) - Complete and unpublished autograph musical manuscript Complete and unpublished autograph musical manuscript of the opera "Don Bonaparte". This is the complete sketch of the Master's last opera, dated between January 6, 1936 (Prelude) and September 10, 1938 (last page, after the exclamation "Laus Deo!"). There is a date at the end of the II act: Viareggio, September 17, 1937 (p. 255), and in the III act: Viareggio, April 8, 1938. "Don Bonaparte" (also known as "Don Napoleone") is a comic opera with a libretto by Giovacchino Forzano. In the 1930s, Franchetti retired in Versilia and was invited by his friend and the playwright Forzano to compose music for his comedy "Don Bonaparte", written in 1926 and reworked in 1931 for the great actor Ermete Zacconi. Franchetti began composing in 1939 and finished it in 1941. Due to Italy's entry into the war, the opera was not performed. The comedy, however, was translated into a film directed by Flavio Calzavara in the same 1941 and won the Volpi Cup for Ermete Zacconi for the best male performance at Venice Film Festival. 320 pp. In-4 large (35x26 cm), dense with corrections, cancellations, and remakes. Some parts replaced with cut-outs of sections glued to the pages. Beautiful binding in half cloth and red morocco with five nerves and gold title on the spine, marbled endpapers with silver label of provenance 'Bonynge Sutherland Collection'."

Stima 5 200 - 6 000 GBP

Lotto 254 - FURTWAENGLER Wilhelm (1886 - 1954) FURTWAENGLER Wilhelm (1886 - 1954) OPERA - FURTWAENGLER Wilhelm (1886 - 1954) - Typed letter signed Typed letter signed, dated “Wien, am 9. Oktober 1935” by the German conductor. Addressed to the management of the Städt Bühnen Graz: “…Leider ist es mir nicht möglich, in der jetzt kommenden Saison, auf Ihre Anfrage ob ich einmal in Graz dirigieren wolle, eine zusagende Antwort zu geben. Meine Zeit ist, auch so lange ich in Wien bin, so sehr in Anspruch genommen, dass es praktisch schlechterdings unmöglich wäre, für ein solches Konzert und die dazugehörigen Proben die nötige Zeit zu erübrigen…”. ½ p. In-4. Including two commemorative stamps of the conductor released by the Deutsche Bundespost. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 255 - GAGLIARDI Cecilia (1881 - d.) GAGLIARDI Cecilia (1881 - d.) OPERA - GAGLIARDI Cecilia (1881 - d.) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated by the Italian soprano. She was conducted by Arturo Toscanini in Requiem in Rome and in Ariane in Buenos Aires, when she had to replace Margarete Matzenauer in the title role. When she played Abigaille in “Nabucco”, she was appreciated for her solid and powerful voice, with a great dramatic temperament. With impresario Guglielmo La Rosa's company, she performed in Brazil with Gemma Bellincioni, Felix Dereyne, Amedea Santarelli, Giuseppina Bevignani and Virginia Guerrini, among others. In 1912, he enjoyed great success in “Aida” in Philadelphia. Addressed to a Count: “…Le invio la fotografia, e l’importo dell’abbonamento ad un pregiato giornale. La prego pubblicare che sono ora al Gran Liceo di Barelona dove ho cantato Aida e che non ho potuto venire prima poiché impegnata fino al 16 febbraio cola. Sia gentile di annunciare le mie scritture per l’America, cona la Società Teatrale Argentina…”. 2 pp. ½. In-8. With letterhead “Savoy Hôtel Rome”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 256 - GARBIN Edoardo (1865 - 1943) GARBIN Edoardo (1865 - 1943) OPERA - GARBIN Edoardo (1865 - 1943) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed, dated “Genova 29-5-903” of the Italian tenor, who created the role of Fenton for Verdi’s “Falstaff”. (8 x 12 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 180 GBP

Lotto 257 - GARDEN Mary (1874 - 1967) GARDEN Mary (1874 - 1967) OPERA - GARDEN Mary (1874 - 1967) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Sept 23 30” by the Scottish-American soprano, with a substantial career in France and America in the first third of the 20th century. Described as "the Sarah Bernhardt of opera", Garden was an exceptional actress as well as a talented singer. In 1907, Oscar Hammerstein convinced Garden to join the Manhattan Opera House in New York where she became an immediate success. By 1910 she was a household name in America and Garden appeared in operas in several major American cities; including performing with the Boston Opera Company and the Philadelphia Opera Company. Between 1910 and 1932 Garden worked in several opera houses in Chicago. She created a sensation as Salomé in the French version of Richard Strauss's opera of that name. Addressed to Mrs. Lambdon: “…I regret I ha ve no photos to offer…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 258 - GIACHETTI-CARUSO - Autograph letters signed, partially printed document signed GIACHETTI-CARUSO - Autograph letters signed, partially printed document signed OPERA - GIACHETTI-CARUSO - Autograph letters signed, partially printed document signed - Lot of 9 autograph letters Lot of 9 autograph letters and one partially printed official document by the family Giachetti-Caruso. Autograph letters of the soprano (2) Ada (1873 - 1946), her sister (5) Rina Giachetti (1880 - 1959), (1) Giuseppina Giachetti-Guidalotti (mother of the two singers), (1) Rodolfo Caruso (1898-1951). A document signed by Rina Giachetti and countersigned by the prime minister of Italy during WWI Antonio Salandra (1853 - 1931) stating that she participated to the “Prestito Nazionale di Guerra del MCMXVI”. For a total of 21 pp. in-4, in-8 and on postcard. We report a few extracts as samples. A. Rina to Ada. 31.05.1907: “…Vedo che hai una gran tristezza? Perché? Che cosa hai ? Tu invidi me e perché? Dici che ho una grande distrazione – la Carriera – è vero dà delle grandi soddisfazioni – ma non conti le contrarietà ? Le continue lotte – Non ci pensi - i palpiti, tutto quello che soffriamo alle recite? Vuoi forse paragonarla alla vita tranquilla della Casa della famiglia ? Ada mia non ti lamentare. Accogli la tua fortuna col sorriso e dalle la ben venuta…”. B. Ada to her mother Giuseppina. 12.1.1908: “…Dopo tanto tempo ti scrivo una letterina, non pensare che tu mi sia stata lontana dal cuore, ma in viaggio non avevo il tempo di farlo e qui nei giorni passati ho avuto tanto da fare per cercare la casa che tutto il giorno ero in giro. (…) Ho ricevuto oggi un telegramma dall’agente che ha spedito i … mi ha dato l’indirizzo dove devo rivolgermi per ritirarli…”. C. Rina to Enrico Caruso. n.d. “…Senti caro vuoi sapermi dire quali sono e dove sono gli oggetti antichi che il mio caro cugino mi ha fatto pagare ? Puoi domandare a Vecchiettini il conto che si è fatto pagare, e così potrai farmi sapere…”. ...

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 259 - GIACOSA Giuseppe (1847 - 1906) GIACOSA Giuseppe (1847 - 1906) OPERA - GIACOSA Giuseppe (1847 - 1906) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date “Milano 23-2-1903” of the Italian poet and librettist. Giacosa wrote the final polished version of the libretto for Giacomo Puccini's Manon Lescaut, which had been begun by Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga, Domenico Oliva, and Luigi Illica. He also wrote the librettos used by Puccini for “La bohème”, “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” in conjunction with Luigi Illica. (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 450 GBP

Lotto 260 - GIGLI Beniamino (1890 - 1957) GIGLI Beniamino (1890 - 1957) OPERA - GIGLI Beniamino (1890 - 1957) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Porto Recanati Luglio 1927” of the celebrated Italian tenor. Gigli made many important debuts in quick succession, and always in Mefistofele: Teatro Massimo in Palermo (31 March 1915), Teatro di San Carlo in Naples (26 December 1915), Teatro Costanzi di Roma (26 December 1916), La Scala, Milan (19 November 1918), Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires (28 June 1919) and finally the Metropolitan Opera, New York City (26 November 1920). Dedicated to the composer Vincenzo Billi (1869-1938). Photograph by Ernst Schneider in Berlin. (24 x 31.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 261 - [GIGLI Beniamino] (1890 - 1957) [GIGLI Beniamino] (1890 - 1957) OPERA - [GIGLI Beniamino] (1890 - 1957) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph dedication signed by Oscar Tschirky (1866-1950), the Swiss-American restaurateur who was maître d'hôtel of Delmonico's Restaurant and subsequently the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. He was widely known as "Oscar of the Waldorf”. (17 x 23 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 262 - GIRALDONI Eugenio (1871 - 1924) GIRALDONI Eugenio (1871 - 1924) OPERA - GIRALDONI Eugenio (1871 - 1924) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “Milano 20 Agosto 1904” of the Italian baritone. He was son of the leading baritone Leone Giraldoni and the soprano and violinist Carolina Ferni. He debuted in Barcelona as Ecamilllo in Carmen in 1891. In 1901 he created the role of Baron Scarpia in Giacomo Puccini's “Tosca”. Photograph by Rembrandt in Warsaw. (10.5 x 16 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 263 - GRANFORTE Apollo (1886 - 1975) GRANFORTE Apollo (1886 - 1975) OPERA - GRANFORTE Apollo (1886 - 1975) - Photographic portrait with extensive autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with extensive autograph dedication signed, dated “Modena 29 Dicembre 1925” of the Italian baritone. He premiered in many roles such as Menecrate in Mascagni’s “Nerone” (1935), Bruto in Malipiero’s “Giulio Cesare” and others. Photograph by “Rio Studio”. (14.5 x 23 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 264 - GUIDOTTI Emilia (1865 - 1950) GUIDOTTI Emilia (1865 - 1950) OPERA - GUIDOTTI Emilia (1865 - 1950) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with extensive autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with extensive autograph dedication signed of the Italian soprano. She sang as Valentina in Meyerbeer’s “Les Huguenots” at the Donizetti Theatre in Bergamo in the 1889 season. Photograph by Caposso in Fiume. (13 x 21 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 265 - HOFFMANN Baptist (1863 - 1937) HOFFMANN Baptist (1863 - 1937) OPERA - HOFFMANN Baptist (1863 - 1937) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication (at the verso) signed, dated “Berlin 7. Juli 1897” by the German baritone. He made his operatic debut as a hunter in Kreutzer's “Das Nachtlager in Granada”. He took part in several world premieres there, including Chabrier's “Briséïs” (in German) in 1899, Lortzing's “Regina” the same year, d'Albert's “Kain” in 1900, Leoncavallo's “Der Roland von Berlin” in 1904, and Humperdinck's “Die Heirat wider Willen” in 1905. Photograph by E. Zieber in Berlin. (10.7 x 16.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 266 - HOMER Sidney (1864 - 1953) and HOMER Louise (1871 - 1947) HOMER Sidney (1864 - 1953) and HOMER Louise (1871 - 1947) OPERA - HOMER Sidney (1864 - 1953) and HOMER Louise (1871 - 1947) - Autograph dedication signed Autograph dedication signed dated “1927” by the American dramatic contralto, countersigned by her husband the classical composer, who in turn dates “Jan 29’- 27”. Sidney and Louise had six children, including twin daughters Anne Homer and Kathryn Homer, son Sidney Homer, Jr. (economist and author), and daughter Louise Homer. 1 p. (16 x 18 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 267 - HUMPERDINCK Engelbert (1854 - 1921) HUMPERDINCK Engelbert (1854 - 1921) OPERA - HUMPERDINCK Engelbert (1854 - 1921) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “3.9.2” by the German composer, widely known for his opera “Hansel and Gretel” (1893). he began taking music classes under Ferdinand Hiller and Isidor Seiss at the Cologne Conservatory in 1872. In 1876, he won a scholarship that enabled him to go to Munich, where he studied with Franz Lachner and later with Josef Rheinberger. In 1879, he won the first Mendelssohn Award given by the Mendelssohn Stiftung in Berlin. Addressed to Irmgard Humperdinck, in German on private matters. 1 p. on illustrated postcard of Munchen. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 268 - ILLICA Luigi (1857 - 1919) ILLICA Luigi (1857 - 1919) OPERA - ILLICA Luigi (1857 - 1919) - Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature Photographic portrait on postcard with autograph signature and date of the Italian librettist. He wrote for Giacomo Puccini (usually with Giuseppe Giacosa), Pietro Mascagni, Alfredo Catalani, Umberto Giordano, Baron Alberto Franchetti and other important Italian composers. His most famous opera libretti are those for La bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Andrea Chénier. (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 350 - 400 GBP

Lotto 269 - KASCHMANN Giuseppe (1850 - 1925) KASCHMANN Giuseppe (1850 - 1925) OPERA - KASCHMANN Giuseppe (1850 - 1925) - Lot of four autograph letters signed Lot of four autograph letters signed by the Austrian-Italian baritone. His first public performance occurred in Zagreb during 1869. Six years later he made his Italian operatic debut at Turin (in Gaetano Donizetti's La favorita). He reached the peak of his success as a singer in the 1880s and 1890s, building an international reputation (as Giuseppe Kaschmann) and performing at such important venues as the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in Germany (in 1892 and 1894) and the Metropolitan Opera in New York City (in 1883 and 1896), as well as continuing to appear at La Scala. All letters are addressed to the Italian marquise Angiolina Toscanelli Altoviti Avila (1859–d.) and relate to musical affairs, such as scheduled concerts organised by the Marquise in Florence. One envelope with autograph address is included. A. “Venezia 31 Marzo 1899”. “….Reduce dall’Egitto dopo la mia brillante stagione teatrale e memore della nostra conversazione tenuta a Firenze nell’Hotel Savoy, ho l’onore di mettermi a Sua disposizione per quanto Ella intendesse realizzare del piano di cui mi aveva fatto parola in quella circostanza…”. 1 p. ½ in-8. B. “Milano 14 ott 1899”. “…Se si fosse trattato di un corso di esecuzioni d’oratori od altro, credo che si sarebbe potuto realizzare l’idea della mia venuta a Firenze. Ma per un concerto non mi sembra siavi convenienza d’ambo le parti. Retribuirmi per una sola sera non varrebbe la pena ed assorbirebbe gran parte dell’introito, mentre d’altra parte io non potrei venire fino a Firenze a scopo puramente filantropico…”. 2 pp. In-8. C. “Milano 8 Marzo 1901”. “…Con piacere canterei la Cantata Biblica di Massenet…”. 1 p. ½ in-8. D. “Milano 8 Aprile 1901” “…Le date del Maggio da Lei indicatemi sono tuttora libere per me e quindi è possibile di combinare quei giorni…”. 2 pp. In-8. - ...

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Lotto 270 - KIURINA Berta (1882 - 1933) KIURINA Berta (1882 - 1933) OPERA - KIURINA Berta (1882 - 1933) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication Photographic portrait with autograph dedication (at the verso) signed, dated “10 VIII 1917 Wien” of the Austrian soprano. She was engaged by Gustav Mahler at the Vienna Court Opera and sang there from 1904 to 1929. She appeared on major stages in Europe, making guest appearances at the Salzburg Festival in 1927 and at the Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires in 1928. As a concert soloist, she also performed in contemporary works, for example she was considered an excellent interpreter of Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder . In 1922 she appeared as a soloist in the world premiere of Hans Pfitzer's cantata “Von deutscher Seele” in Berlin. (8.5 x 14 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 271 - KRAUS Alfredo (1927 - 1999) KRAUS Alfredo (1927 - 1999) OPERA - KRAUS Alfredo (1927 - 1999) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature dated “1972” of the distinguished Spanish tenor, here as Des Grieux in Jules Massenet’s “Manon” at Teatro Nuovo in Turin. Kraus made his professional opera debut in Cairo during 1956 as the Duke in Rigoletto, which became one of his signature roles. Reprint from a Louis Melançon photograph took for Metropolitan Opera House in New York. (11.5 x 17.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 100 GBP

Lotto 272 - KRAUSS Clemens (1893 - 1954) KRAUSS Clemens (1893 - 1954) OPERA - KRAUSS Clemens (1893 - 1954) - Pencil sketch caricature Pencil sketch caricature of the Austrian conductor and opera impresario, particularly associated with the music of Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss and Richard Wagner. He founded the New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic and conducted it until 1954. (8 x 11 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 273 - KRAUSS Gabrielle (1842 - 1906) KRAUSS Gabrielle (1842 - 1906) OPERA - KRAUSS Gabrielle (1842 - 1906) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “près Viènne. 5 hoût [août]” by the Austrian-born French soprano. She created major roles in operas by Anton Rubinstein, Charles Gounod, Camille Saint-Saëns, Auguste Mermet, Clémence de Grandval, Errico Petrella, Antônio Carlos Gomes and Émile Paladilhe. Her first important appearance was in Schumann's cantata Das Paradies und die Peri in Vienna on 1 March 1858, when she was still only 15 years old. In July 1859, she made her operatic debut as Mathilde in Rossini's “William Tell”. On 23 February 1861, she created the role of Maria in Anton Rubinstein's opera “Die Kinder der Heide” at the Kärntnertor Theatre. She sang in Vienna until 1867, her other roles there including Anna in Boieldieu's “La dame blanche” and Valentine in Meyerbeer's “Les Huguenots”. Addressed to a friend: “…Nous voilà in atellier chez ma soeur après notre soirée à Reishenhall qui nous à fait grand bien à nos soeur et à moi…”. 4 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 274 - KRISMER Giuseppe (1876 - 1946) KRISMER Giuseppe (1876 - 1946) OPERA - KRISMER Giuseppe (1876 - 1946) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “San Paolo 5-8-1910” by the Italian tenor. Born into a noble family, he studied with Maestro Abramo Petillo. He made his debut in Verdi’s “Favorita” at the MalibranTheater in Venice in 1902. He retired around 1922 while continuing to record discs. (15.5 x 22.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 275 - LABIA Maria (1880 - 1953) LABIA Maria (1880 - 1953) OPERA - LABIA Maria (1880 - 1953) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Napoli 13 - ’28 Anno VI” by the Italian dramatic soprano, particularly associated with roles of the verismo repertoire. Addressed to a Cesare Nordio (1891-1977), director of the Liceo Musicale in Bologna: “…voglio mandarle notizie mie e interessarle alla mia nuova attività; perché ricordo sempre la sua cortesia. Per il momento sto qui rustegando al S. Carlo, il mese nuovo er in Polonia per un lungo giro di concerti (e recite a Varsavia) (…) Per i miei concerti in Italia lavora l’Ufficio Concerti di Milano. Sarei però curiosa di sapre se mi ha mai proposto a Bologna. E precisamente a Bologna avrei gran piacere di dare un concerto. Se ne ricorderà ??… “. 2 pp. In-8. Envelope with autograph address included. Included: printed articles (clippings) concerning the singer. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 276 - LANDI Bruno (1900 - 1968) LANDI Bruno (1900 - 1968) OPERA - LANDI Bruno (1900 - 1968) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “1938” of the Italian tenor. In 1927 in Florence he sang in the role of Count Almaviva in Rossini's The Barber of Seville. In 1931 he performed again in The Barber of Seville at the Teatro Regio of Parma, where he returned in 1939 in Faust, with Magda Olivero, Andrea Mongelli and Tancredi Pasero. In 1938 Bruno Landi took part in a tour in the United States, appearing in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, in Rigoletto, [2] L'elisir d'amore, L'amico Fritz and Martha. At the Metropolitan he was cast for seven seasons. (10.5 x 16.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 60 - 80 GBP

Lotto 277 - LAURENTI Maria (1904 - 2004) LAURENTI Maria (1904 - 2004) OPERA - LAURENTI Maria (1904 - 2004) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Roma 12. 7. 35 XIII” by the Italian soprano. She made her debut in 1926 in Genoa at Politeama Genovese with “La Bohème” . She quickly established himself in the main Italian theaters, as well as singing in Spain. She sang several seasons at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Addressed to a “Maestro”: “…Sono sempre in attesa delle belle notizie che mi ha promesse. Lei può senz’altro decidere il periodo, le opere e le condizioni (…) Sia tanto buono porgere allo Ill.mo Comm. [Giovanni] Mataloni i miei ringraziamenti (…). Silvio che domani sera canterà l’Ave Maria si unisce a me per salutarla affettuosamente…”. 3 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 278 - LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) OPERA - LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) - Photographic portrait (on postcard) with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait (on postcard) with autograph dedication signed, dated “1937” of the Italian tenor. He was leading tenor at the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1923 to 1933, appearing there in a total of 307 performances. Dedicated to the Contessa Salvi. (8 x 13 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 60 - 80 GBP

Lotto 279 - LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) OPERA - LAURI-VOLPI Giacomo (1892 - 1979) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Milano - febbraio 19 - 930” by the Italian tenor. He was leading tenor at the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1923 to 1933, appearing there in a total of 307 performances. During this 10-year period he sang with Maria Jeritza in the American premiere of Puccini's “Turandot” and with Rosa Ponselle in the Met premiere of Verdi's “Luisa Miller”. Addressed to the composer, conductor and journalist Adriano Lualdi (1885 - 1971): “…Tornato a Milano – dopo nove anni di assenza – per cantare “Trovatore” alla Scala, appena giunto da New York, mi è grato ricordarmi a Lei, che mi conobbe in seguito alla presentazione della Mazzoleni…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 280 - LEMESHEV Sergei (1902 - 1977) LEMESHEV Sergei (1902 - 1977) OPERA - LEMESHEV Sergei (1902 - 1977) - Photographic portrait with autograph signature Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Russian opera singer and director. Between 1921 and 1925, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Nazari Raisky. In 1924, he sang in the opera studio of Konstantin Stanislavski. From 1926 and 1931, he sang in the theatres of Sverdlovsk, Harbin, and Tbilisi. In 1931 Lemeshev was invited to the Bolshoi Theatre, made his debut and eventually became the theatre's soloist. Dated at the verso in Cyrillic “22.4.1943”. (8 x 12 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 281 - LOCATELLI Emilia (XIXth century) LOCATELLI Emilia (XIXth century) OPERA - LOCATELLI Emilia (XIXth century) - Cabinet photograph with autograph dedication signed Cabinet photograph with autograph dedication signed (faded on the upper right margin), dated “Modena 1885” depicting the Italian mezzosoprano in stage costumes. Photograph by G. Sorgato in Modena. (9. 5 x 20 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 282 - [LOHENGRIN - RICHARD WAGNER] [LOHENGRIN - RICHARD WAGNER] OPERA - [LOHENGRIN - RICHARD WAGNER] - Lot of seven partly printed contracts with autograph signatures Lot of seven partly printed contracts with autograph signatures of the conductor Vittorio Mingardi (1860 - 1918), tenor Francisco Viñas (1863 - 1933), bass Ettore Brancaleoni (1860 - d.), baritone Tieste Wilmant (1859-1937), mezzo-soprano Elisa Marconini (XIXth century) and the soprano Mary D’Arneiro (1871 - 1959). Signature of the theatre impresario at La Scala in Milan and the Storchi Theatre in Modena Davide Nacmani, member of the distinguished Jewish family, is present. Contracts are stipulated between different agencies such as Agenzia Teatrale del Trovatore in Milan, Agenzia “La Cetra” in Bologna and Agenzia Teatrale A. Tavernari in Parma for performances in Richard Wagner’s “Lohengrin” during season 1894-1895, reporting the conditions for each singer and their role. For a total of 14 pp. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 350 GBP

Lotto 283 - MARCHESI Blanche (1863 - 1940) MARCHESI Blanche (1863 - 1940) OPERA - MARCHESI Blanche (1863 - 1940) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Dimanche” by the French mezzo-soprano, best known for her interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner. She was the daughter of Mathilde Graumann Marchesi. Her first concert was held at Queen's Hall in 1896. Opera critics at the time criticized her technical skill but praised her interpretive ability. During her career as a voice teacher, Marchesi instructed such singers as British contraltos Muriel Brunskill and Astra Desmond. Addressed to Mr. Meyer: “…nous étions tous là chez ce Mr. Crémieux avec ma c… Pernetz née Haussmann Crochefort et d’Hennery à table réunis en une joyeuse compagnie moi avec ma natie dans le dos! Mes parents – et les autres tous sont partis et je crois vraiment que de ce diner vous et mois nous sommes seuls survivants. 2 avril à 4h j’ai ma dernière petite reception vitrine avec un peu de musique je serai si sincèrement contente de pouvoir vous recevoir chez moi…”. 3 pp. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

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Lotto 284 - MARCONI Francesco (1855 - 1916) MARCONI Francesco (1855 - 1916) OPERA - MARCONI Francesco (1855 - 1916) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Albano Laziale 1° Ottobre 1908” by the Italian tenor. During an evening serenade performed to a girl in Trastevere, he attracted the attention of baritone Ottavio Bartolini, who convinced him to take up opera music, following his teachings. He made his debut in 1876 in Florence, at the Teatro Pagliano (today's Teatro Verdi) in Arrigo Boito's “Mefistofele”. His repertoire included Faust, Rigoletto, La Gioconda, I puritani, Otello, L'africana, Un ballo in maschera, Aida, Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore, among others. Addressed to the composer and music critic Giorgio Barini (1864 - 1944): “…Domandai a Storti, perché l’amico Barini della Tribuna, non aveva scritto una parola per la Geisha di Marino? Questi mi assicurò di averlo letto. Siccome i miei figli fanno raccolta di articoli ti sarei tenutissimo se me lo mandassi…”. 1 p. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 285 - MASCAGNI Pietro (1863 - 1945) MASCAGNI Pietro (1863 - 1945) OPERA - MASCAGNI Pietro (1863 - 1945) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “San Remo 23 marzo 1932 (X) of the Italian composer and conductor, here on the stage for the premiere of his opera “Pinotta” in San Remo in 1932. His 1890 masterpiece “Cavalleria rusticana” caused one of the greatest sensations in opera history. (15 x 21 cm). Photograph by Moreschi in San Remo. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 300 - 400 GBP

Lotto 286 - MASINI Angelo (1844 - 1926) MASINI Angelo (1844 - 1926) OPERA - MASINI Angelo (1844 - 1926) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed on photographic portrait of the Italian tenor. He made his debut in 1869 and sang with great success in London , Vienna , Madrid , Lisbon , South America , Moscow , and Warsaw . In St. Petersburg, Masini performed in 1877 at the Imperial Italian Opera and participated in it until its closure. After that, he visited St. Petersburg many times, taking part in Italian opera performances at the Panaevsky Theatre , the Maly Theatre, and the Aquarium. He last appeared on stage in 1905 (as Almaviva, with Ruffo as his partner). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 287 - MASSENET Jules (1842 - 1912) MASSENET Jules (1842 - 1912) OPERA - MASSENET Jules (1842 - 1912) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed by the French composer of the Romantic era. His most frequently staged are Manon (1884) and Werther (1892). He also composed oratorios, ballets, orchestral works, incidental music, piano pieces, songs and other music. Like many prominent French composers of the period, Massenet became a professor at the Conservatoire. He taught composition there from 1878 until 1896, when he resigned after the death of the director, Ambroise Thomas. Among his students were Gustave Charpentier, Ernest Chausson, Reynaldo Hahn and Gabriel Pierné. Addressed to the dramatist Alice Lafont: “…alors –à demain mercredi 4 oct à 6 h….”. 1 p. On carte-pneumatique (11 x 14 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 200 - 250 GBP

Lotto 288 - MAUREL Victor (1848 - 1923) MAUREL Victor (1848 - 1923) OPERA - MAUREL Victor (1848 - 1923) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Avril 25 1922” by the French baritone. He was particularly associated with the operas of Verdi and created leading characters in the premieres of the composer's final operas, as Iago in “Otello” (1887) and in the title role of “Falstaff” (1893). He was also known for his portrayal of Mozart's Don Giovanni, and won Wagner's praise for his performances in “Lohengrin”, “Tannhäuser” and “Der fliegende Holländer”. Addresses to the baritone Managing Director at Teatro alla Scala Angelo Scandiani (1872 - 1930), concerning the current 1921-1922 season at La Scala: “…laissez-moi vous dire combien j’ai été heureux d’apprendre de différentes sources que les grands efforts artistiques et administratifs fait par Toscanini e vous même, ont donné dans cette première saison des résultats exellents (…) En 1881, en effet, Verdi. La gloire musicale de l’Italie moderne assurait par sa présence et ses dernières oeuvres la stabilité du temple. Le grand homme disparu, vous et Toscanini en resurrectionez l’éclat (…) Voici maintenant l’objet de cette lettre: Mr. Jean Duval, un des rare professeurs de chant de New York, qui a su puiser aux bonnes sources de serieux principes d’art lytique et vocal, me demande une lettre d’introduction. Il voudrait vous faire entendre une jeune fille qui-autant qu’il ma été permis d’en juger dans l’air de la reine de la nuit (Flauto magico di Mozart) possède un soprano d’une entendue et d’une qualité peu ordinaires…”. 2 pp. ¼. In-8. Archive holes. Included: printed copy of the weekly paper “La Musica Popolare” of 20th April 1882 with a long article on Maurel; Teatro alla Scala poster of the 1904 performance of “Griselda” (30 x 41 cm). Other clippings. - This item is under temporary import. ...

Stima 250 - 300 GBP

Lotto 289 - MAZZOLENI Ester (1883 - 1982) MAZZOLENI Ester (1883 - 1982) OPERA - MAZZOLENI Ester (1883 - 1982) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Budapest 1914. 15-5” by the Italian soprano. After studying with soprano Amelia Pinto, she made her debut in “Il trovatore” in 1906 at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome where on March 24 she is Rachele in “L’ebrea” conducted by Rodolfo Ferrari and on April 3 Fricka in the premiere of “L’oro del Reno” conducted by Ferrari with Giuseppe Borgatti and Giuseppe De Luca (baritone). In 1907 she was Loreley conducted by Cleofonte Campanini with Mansueto Gaudio at the Teatro Regio di Parma. Addressed to the impresario Fano: “…Per un primo affare, in otto anni di carriera, voi mi chiedete troppo sacrificio. La gloria e il sogno vanno bene fino un certo punto. Voglio però mostrarvi la mia buona volontà, e questo sarà veramente il mio prezzo…”. 3 pp. In-8. With letterhead “Grand Hotel Royal - Nagyszálloda”. Included: Autograph letter signed, dated “Napoli 11 giugno 75” by Francesco Mazzoleni, the soprano’s ancestor whose patronage in arts was remembered in Šibenik naming the theater after him (until 1945). Letter is addressed to Mr. Mazzoni: “…Di nuovo con animo grato ti accuso ricevuta della Romanza che ritrae il sentimento della Desa lazione: particolarmente alle parole (…) Benché oggi Napoli decada a gran passi in fatto di passione per l’arte divina, pure spero che riuscirò a farne esitare un certo numero nelle Famiglie presso le quali intendo qualche sera cantarla…”. 3 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 290 - MELCHIOR Lauritz (1890 - 1973) MELCHIOR Lauritz (1890 - 1973) OPERA - MELCHIOR Lauritz (1890 - 1973) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Budapest 1914. 15-5” by the Italian soprano. After studying with soprano Amelia Pinto, she made her debut in “Il trovatore” in 1906 at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome where on March 24 she is Rachele in “L’ebrea” conducted by Rodolfo Ferrari and on April 3 Fricka in the premiere of “L’oro del Reno” conducted by Ferrari with Giuseppe Borgatti and Giuseppe De Luca (baritone). In 1907 she was Loreley conducted by Cleofonte Campanini with Mansueto Gaudio at the Teatro Regio di Parma. Addressed to the impresario Fano: “…Per un primo affare, in otto anni di carriera, voi mi chiedete troppo sacrificio. La gloria e il sogno vanno bene fino un certo punto. Voglio però mostrarvi la mia buona volontà, e questo sarà veramente il mio prezzo…”. 3 pp. In-8. With letterhead “Grand Hotel Royal - Nagyszálloda”. Included: Autograph letter signed, dated “Napoli 11 giugno 75” by Francesco Mazzoleni, the soprano’s ancestor whose patronage in arts was remembered in Šibenik naming the theater after him (until 1945). Letter is addressed to Mr. Mazzoni: “…Di nuovo con animo grato ti accuso ricevuta della Romanza che ritrae il sentimento della Desa lazione: particolarmente alle parole (…) Benché oggi Napoli decada a gran passi in fatto di passione per l’arte divina, pure spero che riuscirò a farne esitare un certo numero nelle Famiglie presso le quali intendo qualche sera cantarla…”. 3 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 100 GBP

Lotto 291 - MIOTTI Elvira (XIXth century) MIOTTI Elvira (XIXth century) OPERA - MIOTTI Elvira (XIXth century) - Cabinet photograph with autograph dedication signed Cabinet photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated “Modène 11-1-93” of the Italian soprano. She performed at Teatro Regio di Parma in “Mefistofele”, “Otello” (as Desdemona), and in L. Perosi “La Resurrezione di Lazzaro”; In Genoa she performed at Politeama in “Fedora” and “Cavalleria Rusticana”. Photograph by Farina & Bolo in Vicenza. (12.7 x 25.7 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 292 - [MONACO S.A. BAINS DE MER - MUSIC CONTRACTS] [MONACO S.A. BAINS DE MER - MUSIC CONTRACTS] OPERA - [MONACO S.A. BAINS DE MER - MUSIC CONTRACTS] - Lot of five partly printed contracts with autograph signatures Lot of five partly printed contracts with autograph signatures of baritone Heinrich Schlussnuss (1888 - 1952), virtuoso pianist Robert Casadesus (1899 - 1972), virtuoso pianist Nikolai Orlov (1892 - 1964), conductor Clemens Krauss (1893 - 1954) and conductor Georges Sebastian. All contracts are stipulated for concerts which will take place at the Société Anonyme des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Étrangers in Monaco between 1931 and 1933, reporting the conditions for each artist. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 293 - MORGANA Nina (1891-1986) MORGANA Nina (1891-1986) OPERA - MORGANA Nina (1891-1986) - Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated “1930” of the American soprano. She appeared in the premiere of Der Rosenkavalier at La Scala in 1911.[3] From 1917 to 1920, Morgana appeared frequently with Caruso during his North American concert tours. She sang with the Metropolitan Opera from 1920 to 1935, making her debut as Gilda in Rigoletto. Her other best-known roles at the Met included Amina in La Sonnambula, Nedda in Pagliacci, Musetta in La bohème, and Micaela in Carmen. Photographed in New York by Mio K. (20 x 25.5 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 70 - 80 GBP

Lotto 294 - MORICHELLI Anna (1745 - 1800) MORICHELLI Anna (1745 - 1800) OPERA - MORICHELLI Anna (1745 - 1800) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Venezia li 28 9bre 1795” by the Italian soprano. Giovanni Battista Viotti engaged her for the Théâtre de Monsieur, in Paris, in 1790, where she remained during the years 1791–2. Addressed to a friend: “…Sono nel caso di potervi compiacere, riguardo a Firenze, abbenché La paga ce mi offerite sia molto mite: voglio però servirvi, basta che sappiate che questo è soltanto in riguardo vostro, mentre non mi sento inclinata ad avere per il Cecchi il minimo sentimento di condiscendenza; gli scriverete adunque che canterò al suo Teatro, qualora egli voglia cominciare con un’Opera nuova, mentre non voglio avere nessuna responsabilità ne appresso il Pubblico, ne appresso i miei compagni…”. 1 p. In-4. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 450 - 550 GBP

Lotto 295 - MUSIANI Giuseppina (XIXth century) MUSIANI Giuseppina (XIXth century) OPERA - MUSIANI Giuseppina (XIXth century) - Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Cabinet-card photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed and dated (at the verso) “Bologna 23-5-80” of the Italian soprano. Photograph by B. Lauro in Naples. (10.5 x 16 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 296 - MUZIO Claudia (1889 - 1936) MUZIO Claudia (1889 - 1936) OPERA - MUZIO Claudia (1889 - 1936) - Autograph dedication signed Autograph dedication signed by the Italian soprano. She studied in Turin with Annetta Casaloni, a piano teacher and former operatic mezzo-soprano who had created the role of Maddalena in the world première of Verdi's “Rigoletto”. She made her operatic début in Arezzo (15 January 1910) in the title role of Massenet's “Manon”, and despite her youth she made rapid progress in the opera houses of Italy, leading to débuts at La Scala in Milan in 1913 (as Desdemona in Verdi's “Otello”), in Paris (as “Desdemona”) and in London at Covent Garden (as Puccini's Manon Lescaut) in 1914. At the Metropolitan that Muzio created the role of Giorgetta in Il tabarro, in the world première of Puccini's triple bill, Il trittico, on 14 December 1918. At the verso: photograph of Piazzale Vittorio and Monumento alle Cinque Giornate in Milan. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 80 - 120 GBP

Lotto 297 - NOVELLI Giulia (1859 - 1932) NOVELLI Giulia (1859 - 1932) OPERA - NOVELLI Giulia (1859 - 1932) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, not dated (1878), by the Italian mezzo-soprano. She made her professional opera debut in Rome in 1875, as Pierotto in Gaetano Donizetti's “Linda di Chamounix”. In the 1880s she had a very successful career at an international level. She performed at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo (1884), at the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples (1888, 1891), at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires (1888), at the Teatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro and at the Liceu in Barcelona. She was the wife of the tenor Francisco Viñas (1863 - 1933). Addressed to the Portuguese composer José Augusto Ferreira viscount d’Arneiro (1838-1903): “…Non avendo potuto farle i miei più sentiti complimenti per l’immenso successo del suo impareggiabile lavoro la Derelitta, mi prendo la libertà d’inviarle queste due righe, che sono la vera espressione del mio entusiasmo per il suo gran talento…”. 1 p. In-8. With letterhead. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 298 - NOVOTNÁ Jarmila (1907 - 1994) NOVOTNÁ Jarmila (1907 - 1994) OPERA - NOVOTNÁ Jarmila (1907 - 1994) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “7 VII. 1936” by the Czech coloratura soprano. From 1940 to 1956, she was a star of the Metropolitan Opera. Addressed to a “Sovrintendente”: “…La Sua proposta mi ha rallegrata assai, perché in tal modo viene ad essere esaudito il mio desiderio di cantare nuovamente in Italia. Le sarei assai grata, se Ella mi volesse comunicare dati più precisi circa le mie rappresentazioni…”. 3 pp. In-8. with letterhead “Excelsior Palace Hôtel/Lido-Venezia”. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 150 - 200 GBP

Lotto 299 - ORTOLANI-TIBERINI Angiolina (1834 - 1913) ORTOLANI-TIBERINI Angiolina (1834 - 1913) OPERA - ORTOLANI-TIBERINI Angiolina (1834 - 1913) - Autograph letter signed Autograph letter signed, dated “Ardenza Dicembre 15-904” by the Italian soprano. She made her stage debut to great success in the title role of Donizetti's Parisina at the Teatro Riccardi in Bergamo on 23 August 1853. Amongst the roles she created was Ofelia in Franco Faccio's “Amleto”. Addressed to Mr. Polesi: “…La Signora H.. Keller che Lei mi ha raccomandato, dorme da me … volte senza ch’io l’abbia potuta vedere, perché la prima volta non era in casa, e ieri perché non aveva capito il bigliettino (…) è meglio che dica a Lei francamente, che con mio dispiacere non potrei far molto per questa signora, perché la sciagura toccata al mio povero figlio Costanzo, oltre al grande dolore provato che sento fisso nel cuore, mi ha messo in condizioni disastrose per i debiti che ha lasciato e per il continuo assalto dei creditori…”. 2 pp. In-8. - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 150 GBP

Lotto 300 - OTTEIN Ángeles (1895 - 1981) OTTEIN Ángeles (1895 - 1981) OPERA - OTTEIN Ángeles (1895 - 1981) - Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed Large photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated “Roma 14/11 17” by the Spanish soprano. Her siblings included Ofelia Nieto and José Nieto, who were also opera and zarzuela singers. (22 x 34 cm). - This item is under temporary import. If the item is delivered within the United Kingdom, it will be subject to a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) on the hammer price.

Stima 100 - 120 GBP

Auction No. 3 - A Rare and Important Collection of Autographs and Memorabilia: Science, Literature, Art, Music, and History

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