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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
391. Henri Matisse Signed Photograph.
Scarce and highly desirable matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Matisse meeting Nana Winding, with one of his works visible in the background, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen, (translated): “To Mrs. Nana Winding, cordially, Henri Matisse, 23/5 39.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 7 x 5 pearl-finish enlargement of the photo, annotated on the reverse in type and in Winding’s hand. Winding was a friend and occasional subject of other artists, including Pierre Bonnard and Marie Vassilieff. A rarely seen photo with a close personal association. Starting Bid $300
392. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed.
ALS in French,, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 13, 1890. Addressed from “Giverny, near Vernon, Eure,” a handwritten letter to French painter Henri Guerard regarding his campaign to buy Edouard Manet’s painting ‘Olympia.’ In full (translated): “I acknowledge receipt of the two hundred francs you sent, that is 100 for you and 100 for Madame Guerard-Gonzalès, as a subscription for the purchase of Manet’s Olympia. With my thanks, believe me most cordially yours.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Sick with the flu, Lautrec writes his grandmother in early 1890: “I start crying like a cough and there is certainly no reason for my crying”
393. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Autograph Letter Signed. Important French painter and printmaker (1864–1901)
whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. Uncommon ALS in French, signed “H. T. Lautrec,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date [January 1890]. Handwritten letter to his grandmother, in full (translated): “You have no doubt been informed of our little affairs by Papa that must be next to you trying to heat you up if I’m not mistaken and it’s simply to kiss you and wish you a very good 1890 that I am coming to you through this letter. I hope that by so doing I do not communicate to you influenza that I have had twice and that I am still suffering from. I can hardly open my eyes and for the last 4 days I’ve been almost unable to work because as soon as I’m in a position to paint and I look at my model I start crying like a cough and there is certainly no reason for my crying. Mother also has not been able to escape and in the end did not have too many symptoms. This is really small talk isn’t it. At the end of January I will go to Belgium to bring the good word or rather the good painting. Poor Belgians. I use the rest of the paper that is left to kiss you very tenderly and to ask you to remind me to those that are around you that are interested in the efforts of your respectful grandson.” In fine condition. An exceptional letter boasting a choice full signature of the beloved artist.Starting Bid $300
394. Christopher Wren Autograph
Endorsement. Rare autograph endorsement, “Chr. Wren,” on the reverse of a manuscript receipt in Latin, 9.5 x 4.75, October 15, 1707, relating to a payment made to Wren during the reign of Queen Anne, signed below by Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax. Endorsed on the reverse in bold black ink, “Oct. 15. 1707, Received the full contents of this Indent’e, Chr. Wren,” who adds a large swoosh in the space below. In very good to fine condition, with a small area of repaired paper loss to the bottom edge, and old mounting remnants along one edge of the reverse. Starting Bid $300
Rare portrait of the architect
395. Frank Lloyd Wright Signed Photo-
graph. Rare vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of Frank Lloyd Wright, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To the Ken Brownes, F Ll W, 57.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Any portrait of Wright is quite uncommon, particularly in this format. Starting Bid $300
