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Baroque painter (1578–1660) known for his religious works and mythological frescoes. ALS in Italian, signed “Fran’co Albani,” one page, 7.5 x 11, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter by the celebrated painter. In fine condition, with scattered faint foxing, and roughly half of the integral address leaf torn off and missing. Starting Bid $200 493. Camille Corot Signature. French landscape painter
(1796-1875) identified with the Barbizon School. Ink signature and inscription, “A mes chers amis Lionel, C. Corot,” on an offwhite 7 x 9.5 mat displaying an original carte-de-visite portrait of Corot by F. Mulnier of Paris; mat opening is slightly larger than the carte-de-visite. In fine condition, with overall toning, and light silvering to the image. Starting Bid $200
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
494. Eugene Delacroix Autograph Letter Signed. French artist (1798–
1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 2, 1851. Untranslated letter to a gentleman referencing an art exhibition in Bordeaux. In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge, and a short split to the end of the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200
Refuting criticism of the iconic Eiffel Tower project: “Since the beginning of the work of the tower at the Champ de Mars, either during the building of the foundations, or during the assembly, no single accident has occurred that resulted in any deaths”
495. Gustave Eiffel Letter Signed. LS signed “G.
Eiffel,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 24, 1887. Letter to the ‘editor-in-chief’ of the Figaro newspaper during the early stages of the construction of the Eiffel Tower, making explicit reference to it. In part (translated): “Allow me to have recourse to your kindness to ask you to make known to the public that since the beginning of the work of the tower at the Champ de Mars, either during the building of the foundations, or during the assembly, no single accident has occurred that resulted in any deaths. The only seriously injured person we had was able to resume work.” An autograph addition by Eiffel at the bottom of the first page directs the letter to the editor of Figaro. In fine condition. Letters by Eiffel that refer to his most famous building are surprisingly rare. Starting Bid $300
496. 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
Handwritten letter by Monet: “I will not deprive myself of the pleasure of coming to see your Cezanne exhibition”
497. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Giverny par Vernon letterhead, June 21, 1907. Boldly penned handwritten letter, in full (translated): “I am quite upset that I was unable to take advantage of your good thought, but I was away (which I rarely am) and I was unaware of your letter until my return, but I will not deprive myself of the pleasure of coming to see your Cezanne exhibition. With all my thanks for thinking of me, please believe in my sincere sympathies.” In fine condition, with “Collection Mme. G. Laport” ink stamps to both pages. Starting Bid $300
Scarce note by the painter of ‘The Scream’
tial Norwegian painter and printmaker (1863–1944) known for his intense and evocative treatment of psychological themes. ALS in Norwegian, signed “Edvard Munch,” one page, 8.75 x 4.25, February 17, 1939. Untranslated note evidently referencing a journalist in Bucharest, penned by Munch in Skoyen, Oslo, Norway. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 500. Diego Rivera Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy
7.5 x 9.5 photo of Rivera and his wife Emma Hurtado arriving at a Moscow airport in August 1955, signed in fountain pen, “tu amigo, Diego Rivera, Deciembre de 1955,” who adds a lengthy inscription in Spanish. Reverse bears a pair of wire photo stamps. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200
Elusive signed portrait of the acclaimed artist of the American Old West
rare 5.25 x 8.5 Boudoir cabinet card photo of a youthful, cleanshaven Remington standing in a half-length pose with his hands in his pockets, signed and inscribed in black ink to journalist and author Julian Ralph, “To me ‘old pard’ Julian! Frederic Remington.” In fine condition. Julian Ralph (1853–1903) was a very successful journalist who collaborated with Remington on many articles published in Harper’s Weekly and other periodicals of the late 19th century. Signed photographs of Remington are very rare, with this being the first we’ve ever had. Starting Bid $300
501. Christopher Wren Autograph Endorsement. Distinguished and influential British architect (1632–1723) who played a leading role in the rebuilding of London following the devastating Great Fire of 1666, and whose St. Paul’s Cathedral takes a place among the greatest designs in the history of architecture. 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
502. Frank Lloyd Wright Signed Photograph. Rare
vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-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
