Rodin, Auguste

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.

SKU	6020362
Profession	French sculptor
Year of birth	1840
year of death	1917
Size in inch (1 inch = 2.5 cm)	5 x 6,75 (altogether 19,75 x 16)
Condition	fine
Type of Autograph	letters