Sold for:
$6,250
$6,250
Autographed letter signed ("Ve: Bellini"), two and a half pages, on a bifolium, Florence, May 26, 1832, in Italian. Addressed in Bellini's hand on the verso of the final leaf. The Italian composer (1801-1835) writes to violinist and publisher, Giovanni Ricordi. In the present letter, Bellini is angered that Riccordi offered "Sonnambula" to Barbaja for half the price that he offered to Carcano, a smaller opera house where the opera premiered. 8 x 5 inches folded.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-05-07
