Rodin, Auguste
Artikelnummer:6020362
Details
Autograph letter signed, 1 1/4 pages - on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6,75 inch, `77 Rue de Varenne` (personal) stationery, 20.06.1911, in French, to a "Mademoiselle" - August Rodin accepts an invitation, written and signed in black ink "Aug. Rodin", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a plaque and an archival vintage matte-finish photograph, shows Auguste Rodin in a chest-up portrait (altogether 19,75 x 16 inch), with a central horizontal letter fold and browning to the edges - in fine condition.
"Mademoiselle,
votre chere amitie nous est precieuse a Madame la duchesse et a moi. Je crois que nous avons quelques visites demain mais si vous pouvez nous invite dans quelques jours, nous serons heureux d`ete avec vous.
en hommage respectueux / et affectueux.
Aug Rodin - 20 juin 1911"
Translated:
"Mademoiselle,
your dear friendship is precious to Madame la Duchesse* and me. I think we have a few visits tomorrow but if you can invite us in a few days, we will be glad to be with you.
in respectful and affectionate homage
Aug Rodin - 20 juin 1911"
* Claire Coudert married in 1891 in New York Charles-August Choiseul-Beaupre, before becoming duchess in 1909. She entered the life of Rodin shortly before 1907.
Zusatzinformation
Artikelnummer | 6020362 |
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Profession | French sculptor |
Geburtsjahr | 1840 |
Sterbejahr | 1917 |
Size in inch (1 inch = 2.5 cm) | 5 x 6,75 (altogether 19,75 x 16) |
Berechnungsgrundlage | fine |
Type of Autograph | letters |