art, architecture, and design 389. Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gutzon Borglum posing with the United States Navy band in front of Mount Rushmore, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Gutzon Borglum.” Reverse bears a Bell Photo stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200
390. Gustave Caillebotte Autograph Letter Signed. French painter (1848–1894) who was a member and patron of
the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Caillebotte was noted for his early interest in photography as an art form. ALS in French, signed “G. Caillebotte,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.5, personal embossed monogram letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to his friend and fellow artist, the great impressionist painter Claude Monet, regarding the publication of an article published in the newspaper Le Gaulois, which Monet found defamatory and against his honor. In full (translated): “Here are the 100 francs. I have been on Rue Vintimille [the address of the gallery]. Many paintings have been returned, it’s true, but not the one we talked about. Yesterday Le Gaulois published your letter. I suppose you may have seen the newspaper, in such a way it finishes this miserable affair. He has only proved the unreliability and bad intentions of journalists. See you soon.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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