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Lot #743
Giuseppe Verdi

Beautifully penned in Milan by the Romantic master

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Beautifully penned in Milan by the Romantic master

Choice ink signature below a brief inscription in Italian, “G. Verdi, Milano, 23 Jul. 1900,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition. A politically active Italian nationalist, Verdi would be shocked six days later when King Umberto I of Italy was assassinated by an anarchist on July 29, 1900. Although he was nearing the end of his life and had stopped composing, Verdi was inspired by a poem written by Queen Margherita in memory of Umberto and attempted to write a setting for it; it was never published, but a few sketches for the piece were later found among his papers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #443 - Ended December 10, 2014





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