Auction Date:2013 Dec 11 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
AMQS and sentiment in French, signed “G. Rossini,” on an off-white 11 x 7 sheet, dated February 16, 1864. Rossini inscribes to “Ma bonne Adeline,” Adelina Patti. In full (translated): “Nothing is easier for me than to jot down a thought on this sheet, a thought that keeps running through my head, to cherish you as an adorable creature, to admire your dazzling talent, to be your friend forever.” Below the letter, Rossini adds an AMQS of three bars of music and lyrics to an unidentified work, with the lyrics translating to, “Does this suit you well does it not hurt you,” jokingly referring to the limited range of music in the quote. In very good to fine condition, with several vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered light toning and foxing, not detracting from Rossini’s very bold writing. Patti frequently performed at Rossini’s villa in Passy. However, it was his habit to make unflattering comments about performers of his works, including Patti herself. Despite these playful insults, Patti often asked for the composer’s advice. When he passed away in 1868, Patti performed a duet at his funeral.
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