968 - CHALIAPIN, FIODOR (1873–1938)
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Estimate €100 - €150

Description

CHALIAPIN, FIODOR (1873–1938) Autograph in French: ‘Souvenir de F Chaliapine’. No place, 1934 Cardboard. 9 x 10.5 cm. Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873–1938), a Russian opera and concert singer (singing bass), was in turn a soloist at the Bolshoi, the Mariinsky and the Metropolitan Opera, and was named the Republic’s first People’s Artist. He gained a reputation as an artist who combined ‘innate musicality, a brilliant voice and extraordinary acting talent’. He exerted a great influence on the world of opera. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.

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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper

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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM

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968 - CHALIAPIN, FIODOR (1873–1938) See original version (French)

968 - CHALIAPIN, FIODOR (1873–1938)
See original version (French)