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Kokoschka, Oskar
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Kokoschka, Oskar
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Estimate €650 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Kokoschka, Oskar
A collection comprising 2 handwritten letters signed by the artist (1886–1980), including one concerning the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, and 2 hand-signed Christmas cards. Circa 1961–1963.
Contains: 2 original letters to the art critic John Russell (1919–2008). On blue stationery with a printed address header. Dated 7 March 1961 and 20 November 1963. 1.5 and 2 pages on 1 sheet (each approx. 20.5 x 14.5 cm). - “I am not a political cartoonist; if I were, I would now draw a scathing depiction of a scene from *Richard III*, Act I, Scene 2, where the murderer is shedding tears whilst courting the Queen, the widow of his victim. I liked the mention in the papers of how Gromyko wept during the condolence visit at the American Embassy in Moscow. And what an unfortunate twist of fate that Kennedy had to sit in the car next to Connally, for whom the communist boy had specially obtained an exit visa – along with his wife’s – from the Soviet authorities in order to shoot him. That he never intended to kill the Head of the American State was his confession, at least, before he too was silenced! ‘This is the official version, designed to save society from another world war and to allow peaceful commercial relations to continue.’ – 2 illustrated Christmas folding cards with original illustrations by Oskar and Olda Kokoschka. – In good overall condition.
Collection of 2 autograph letters signed by the artist (1886–1980), including correspondence concerning the assassination of J.F. Kennedy, and 2 signed Christmas cards. - Contains: 2 letters to the art critic John Russell (1919–2008). On blue stationery with a printed address header. - 2 illustrated Christmas folding cards signed by Oskar and Olda Kokoschka. - Overall in good condition.
This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale
Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time
10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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