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Daguerre Val de Loire

110 - [Americana]. Cecilia BEAUX (1855–1942), an American portrait…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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[Americana]. Cecilia BEAUX (1855–1942), an American portrait painter in the Impressionist style. Autograph letter signed ‘Dear Miss Howe’. Hôtel Vouillemont, Paris, [c. 1920?]. One page, in-12 format, with autograph envelope. ‘I am very keen to bring my friend Miss Lloyd with me to join you for tea tomorrow and feel that I am overstepping the mark [with you?] or, as we are only slight acquaintances, in asking if I may. She is an artist and an old friend of mine [1 word] who is young. She is very keen to meet you. So I am going to assume that you would agree [...]. Yours with many apologies”. A rare autograph letter addressed to Beatrice Howe (1867–1932), an American painter. Both painters were renowned for their portraits; Cecilia Beaux painted a famous portrait of Clemenceau in 1920, whilst living in Paris at the time with several friends, one of whom was Molly Lloyd. In this message, Cecilia Beaux informs Beatrice Howe, somewhat belatedly, that she wishes to attend her tea party accompanied by Miss Lloyd, which was not planned and causes her some embarrassment.
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About the sale Books from the 15th to the 21st century, most of which are illustrated. Manuscripts. Painters’ autographs. Maps and plans. Architectural drawings. Normandy.
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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