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218 - Raoul DUFY (1877–1953). Autograph letter, Aspet, 13 February…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Raoul DUFY (1877–1953). Autograph letter, Aspet, 13 February 1945, to Mrs Létourneaux in Nice; 2 pages, in-4 format, stamped envelope. Having taken refuge with Roland Dorgelès in Aspet, Dufy is organising his move to Perpignan. ‘Dear Moune, Thank you for taking the flowers to Émilienne, but I didn’t send you enough – that is to say, you didn’t have enough left over to cover your trouble. I’m sending you a little extra for yourself. Of course, our friend’s car on its way back to Nice would be a brilliant opportunity. The date would suit fine too, but I need to leave Aspet first. This afternoon, I’m going to Saint-Gaudens to find out if I can count on the van for Perpignan. What’s bothering me is all that pile of luggage in the car. Even from a friend, it would be too much. Anyway, I’ll sort it all out and I’ll just have to make it work. Émilienne has sent me some views of Vence which I’m really excited about. Yes, I think the house is ideal and I’ll take immense pleasure in getting to know it and living there’...
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About the sale Letters and Autograph Manuscripts – Part II
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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