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82 - 1- ESPAGNAT (d') Georges (1870–1950), painter, illustrator a…
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1- ESPAGNAT (d') Georges (1870–1950), painter, illustrator and engraver. A signed autograph letter dated 26 June 1936 in Paris, addressed to his friend, the writer and member of the Académie Française, Georges Lecomte. He is seeking a post as a lecturer at the École des Beaux-Arts and is asking for Lecomte’s support: ‘… it depends on the Conseil Supérieur des Beaux-Arts, of which you were a member… I very much regret that you are no longer among its members… there are two members whom you may know, and I recall that, ever kind and obliging, you offered to give me a helping hand. But perhaps it is indiscreet of me to ask you to put in a good word with Rector Charléty? [Sébastien Charléty (1867–1945), historian, Rector of the University of Paris (1927–1937)] I know he is applying for a green gown. So, my dear old friend, if it’s in the least bit delicate, I haven’t said a word… There’s also Hourticq [Louis Hourticq (1875–1944), art historian]. Do you know Hourticq? I intend to go and see him, just as I do all the others, for that matter (…) These are not easy times for people of our sort, but although there have been forced interruptions, I have not ceased to work, and to the best of my ability: at the very least, we ought to leave behind a body of work. Let us persevere. Oh, oh, let’s persevere, old friend (…)’. 2 pages, in-4 (Dimensions: 21 x 27 cm); fine copy. 2- COURTELINE Georges (1858–1929), novelist and playwright. Autograph dedication signed on the half-title page of the libretto of his play entitled ‘La paix chez soi’ (Paris, Ernest Flammarion, 1903. In-12 libretto of 35 pages). ‘A woman never sees what one does for her; she only sees what one does not do.’ *La paix chez soi* – page 26. Courteline. A fine copy. 3- CORABOEUF Jean Alexandre (1870–1947), painter and engraver Autograph signed letter (no place) dated 18 June 1925 addressed to a ‘dear Sir’: ‘I have just learnt from Mademoiselle Weill [Berthe Weill (1865–1951), art dealer] of the death of Count Giuseppe Primoli [Giuseppe Primoli, known as Count Primoli (1851–1925), a bibliophile and art collector, founder of the Napoleonic Museum in Rome, housed in the Primoli Palace]. I am sending you this reproduction of his portrait [Drawing by J. Coraboeuf (68.5 x 48 cm), circa 1920, on display at the Napoleonic Museum in Rome] and I would be most grateful if you could pass it on to *L’Illustration*. Please accept, dear Sir, my thanks and my best regards. J. Coraboeuf’. One oblong in-8 page (dimensions: 21 x 13.2 cm). Enclosed is a reproduction of the portrait, sent by J. Coraboeuf (dimensions: 12 x 15.5 cm). The lot is in perfect condition. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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