art, architecture, and design Mathew Brady’s financial woes in 1865
517. Mathew Brady Autograph Note Signed. ANS signed “B,” at the top of a letter to Brady from Elijah Cook, nephew of pioneer photographer Charles D. Fredricks, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 25, [1865], discussing business and mentioning the delivery of $200 to his aunt. At the top of the first page, Brady writes: “You will notice by the words underlined that the money was to have been handed to Mrs. Fredricks—that is why I sent it to him instead of Mrs. F. direct.” In fine condition, with several words and passages underlined in purple ink (most probably by Brady), intersecting folds, and a mild shade of overall toning. Starting Bid $200
A meal with Monet: “Will our dinner still happen on July 7? Where is Renoir?” 518. Gustave Caillebotte Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “G.
Caillebotte,” one page both sides, 4 x 6, Petit Gennevilliers (Seine) letterhead, June 24, 1887. Handwritten letter to his friend and fellow artist, the great impressionist painter Claude Monet, in part (translated): “I haven’t been to Paris since the wedding of Martial but I have just written to know if your painting is back...I have many things in the works but one cannot always do what he wants. Nevertheless if the weather continues I do hope that I will be able to produce something of everything that is in the works. Will our dinner still happen on July 7? Where is Renoir?” Caillebotte adds a short postscript: “I suppose you are reading La Terre.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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