Gilbert DUPREZ (1806-1896) the great tenor. L.A.S,... Lot 48

Gilbert DUPREZ (1806-1896) the great tenor. L.A.S, Paris 1 July 1864, to Émile Péreire, governor of the Crédit mobilier; 2 and a half pages in-4. An L.A.S. of his son Léon Duprez is attached; plus one of Xavier Leroux, and one of Victorien Sardou. An L.A.S. of his son Léon Duprez is attached; plus one of Xavier Leroux, and one of Victorien Sardou. "You were so kind in welcoming the first opening I had the honour of making to you about the erection of a theatre specially dedicated to music of all genres and from all countries, that [...] I hasten to send you not only the programme that could be followed, but also a sketch, or plan of the kind of theatre that would be best suited to this artistic exploitation", to enlighten the banker on this operation which would be "a benefit to art and artists, and which would have the greatest chance of success if it were encouraged, sponsored and supported by a person of such power as yours" .