Emporium Auction | October 23, 2020
Fri, Oct 23, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 363
Three Opera Related Items
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Giacomo Puccini, portrait and signed letter, framed, overall 16-1/2 x 19 in.; Leontyne Price, cast list from final performance and signed photograph, framed, overall 16-1/2 x 22-1/2 in.; inaugural silk program for Antony and Cleopatra, framed, overall 24-1/2 x 14-1/2 in.NOte:ÿThe Puccini letter is written to his cousin, Otilie Del Carlo. After hearing news that her husband had experienced a fainting spell, he expresses his concern. Puccini goes on to tell her that he has sent along his portrait. Mention is then made of travel plans to Lucca, Torre, and Buenos Aires.ÿThe letter closes with ?a thousand kisses? to everyone. - Provenance: Proceeds to Benefit Asheville Symphony Guild Music in the Schools Program
overall excellent condition, some wear at frame backing on Pucciniÿ
