SARGENT, JOHN SINGER . (1856-1925) American painter, and the leading portrait painter of his era. During his career, he created roughly 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings.
Autograph Letter Signed, two pages 8vo, 33 Tite Street, Chelsea, postmarked June 1901.
To Charles Furse [1868-1904, Painter] at Camberley, “I have been away for a few days and your letter has been waiting, which I much regret. It will be a treat to come down on Saturday… I’ll bring my bicycle.” original address panel tipped on to blank page. Signed, “John S. Sargent.” (Item ID: 1791)
$600.00
Furse had taken a studio on Tite Street near that of Sargent's. Sargent's popularity has increased steadily since the 1950s. This letter is fine in association between the American and British artists.
