Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Francesco Algarotti featuring a diagram of the Sanssouci Palace, dating to 1751 [D4498]
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV37420
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Shelfmark:
Sotheby’s, Lot. 257, ‘VOLTAIRE. THE COUNT ALGAROTTI, CHAMBELLAN OF FREDERICK II. [POSTDAM, 1751]. 1 P. IN-4.’
Title:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Francesco Algarotti featuring a diagram of the Sanssouci Palace, dating to 1751 [D4498]
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Content
People:
Incipit Diplomatic:
Ducite ab urbe domum mea carmina ducite Daphnim
Incipit Modernised:
Ducite ab urbe domum mea carmina ducite Daphnim
In Voltaire’s Hand:
Yes
Brief Summary:
Autograph letter signed from Voltaire to Francesco Algarotti featuring a diagram of the Sanssouci Palace, dating to 1751.
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Physical Description
Material(s):
Extent:
2 ff.
Format:
Dimensions:
231 x 190 mm
Hands:
1
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Binding:
Unbound
Additional Comments:
The letter was sealed using the ‘Tuck, Fold, and Seal’ method. The opening of the letter has caused some damage to the MS.
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Decorations:
Undecorated
Additions:
Two ink sketches, possibly by Voltaire himself, of the plans of Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam have been added to the MS.
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History
Date:
[1751]
Ownership:
Owned by Jean-François Chaponnière (1919-2005) who likely inherited the MS from his father, Paul Chaponnière (1883-1956).
Origin (transcript):
[Potsdam]
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Provenance:
Passed at the Sotheby’s sale on 18 November 2019 (Lot. 257) where it sold for €2,500.
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