Sold for:
$344
$344
Autographed letter signed ("L. Cherubini"), one page, Saturday, May 13, 1837, in French. The Florentine composer (1760-1842) writes to an unknown recipient regarding a collection of 20 leaflets for the subscription of one of his masses. Primarily celebrated for his sacred music, Cherubini would have been the Director of the Conservatoire de Paris at this time. Among the numerous honors bestowed upon him were the Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur, for which he was made Commandeur, and membership to the Academie des Beaux-Arts. 6 1/2 x 4 inches.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2015-05-07
