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“Sir,(Gustave Geffroy) I only read today the kind of article you devoted to my show; please allow me to send you my most sincere thanks because not everyone has had the courage to defend me. I thank you a thousand times, Sir, and trust you will believe in my best sentiments.” Signed, “Claude Monet”.
MONET, CLAUDE (1840-1926)[1] French impressionist painter, and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature. The term Impressionism is derived from the title of his painting Impression, Sunrise.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, Villa St. Louis, Poissy, 21 March '83. With holograph envelope.
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To art collector and patron Thomas B. Clarke. Homer discusses his famous painting 'The Rescue.' "The size of the canvas of that sketch is 24x30. I have been waiting for the case to be returned to me now from Richards & it just arrived. I shall send it Monday next. I will write you at that date. Yours in haste. Messenger waiting." Beautifully penned and signed, "Winslow Homer." In a postscript Homer "thanks for your other just arrived."
HOMER, WINSLOW (1836-1910). American realist painter and lithographer.
Extremely handsome and interesting A.L.S., folio, n.p., Oct. 15, 1896.
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Courbet received 200 francs for one painting and then received 100 for a second painting. “I received from Mr. Boujer (?) the sum of 200 Francs” In a margin Courbet writes, “200 “ then “100 “ and Champfleury” Boldly signed, “Gustave Courbet, 32 Haut-Feuille St.”
COURBET, GUSTAVE French painter who led the Realist movement in 19th-century French painting. Best known as an innovator in Realism (and credited with coining the term), Courbet was a painter of figurative compositions, landscapes and seascapes. He also worked with social issues, and addressed peasantry and the grave working conditions of the poor. Courbet believed the Realist artist's mission was the pursuit of truth, which would help erase social contradictions and imbalances.
Autograph Document Signed, in French, oblong 8 vo, Paris, May 29, 1859.
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He writes to Spencer Perceval (whom West spells as Percival), then Prime Minister of England, regarding an unusual letter West received from Barron Raiginsfold of Vienna. West agreed to send the Prime Minister a copy of the Barron's letter. "This letter coming to me through a channel unknown and from an Imperial Capital not at present in alliance with the government under which I have the happiness to live and be protected: I was prompted by that duty I owe to our Laws and regulations which the times demand; to make the contents of that letter known to the Lord Chancellor, yourself as the Prime Minister, and the Earl of Liverpool, the Secretary of State - then on my right hand, honouring the Exhibition with your presence: and your requesting a copy of it was grateful to my feelings..." He signs, "Benjn. West." This is a visually attractive letter, in brown ink on beige paper, with fine political reference, written while West headed the Royal Academy.
WEST, BENJAMIN. (1738-1820) American-born Neoclassic Painter
Autograph Letter Signed, large 8vo, Newman Street, May 3, 1812.
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STIEGEL, HENRY WILLIAM (1729-86). German born, American ironmaster and glass-maker. In 1750, he emigrated to Philadelphia and by 1758 he was operating an iron factory in Lancaster County, PA, that became one of the most successful in the colonies. In 1764, he opened the first of his three glass factories, and in addition to making standard sheet glass, he employed German, Venetian, and English glassblowers to make some of the most widely marketed glass tableware of the time. Although his glass wares were not signed and there are several varieties of Stiegel ware, including those colored wine-red, amethyst, and blue, and some with molded patterns, purists prefer to limit the term to a fine flint or green variety of glassware with engraved or enameled decoration.
Magnificent, Rare Printed and Manuscript Document Signed, folio, Manheim, Pa., February 4, 1773.
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HOMER, WINSLOW (1836-1910). American realist painter and lithographer.
A.L.S., 4to, Hotel Westminster stationery, with reproduced image, New York, December 2, 1904.
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HOMER, WINSLOW (1836-1910). American realist painter and lithographer. Perhaps the greatest of the American watercolorists, especially of seascapes and landscapes.
Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, 2 separate 8vo pages, New York, March 16, 1887.
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REMINGTON, FREDERIC (1861-1909).
Autograph Letter Signed, 3 pages 8vo, New Rochelle, New York, [Spring, 1898
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Moses writes to her earliest supporter and longtime dealer, Louis J. Caldor. In part (spellings retained), “Dear Mr. Caldor, was tired the night that you were here and could not think fast. But have been thinking sence if you…realy wants some more of my paintings for a exibet, I could paint two or three large ones like those that I;m doing for my children…I would do them on hard board and fram them…So sorry that you and your frinds had to come in the rain….” Signed, “Grandma Moses.”
MOSES, ANNA MARY (GRANDMA MOSES) (1860-1961). American folk artist. She is often cited as an example of an individual successfully beginning a career in the arts at an advanced age. A Yankee primitive artist, first recognized in her eighties.
Uncommonly Signed Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, 2 separate pages, 8vo, Eaglebridge, Oct. 18, n.y.
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To Mr. Durand. "After you left me this morning it occurred to me that possibly in your next number you would give a few words on the Exhibition here - In this case you might say that it contained nothing from my pencil, & that I preferred to send a portrait, my last work in my 80th Year, to the New York Academy. If amiss - excuse me. / Which I have done - That of a Young Man." Nicely signed, “Rembrandt Peale.”
PEALE, REMBRANDT (1778-1860) American Neoclassical painter, the second son of Charles Wilson Peale, Peale is best known for his portraits of such prominent Americans as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, n.p., May 15, 1857.
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To his friend [Joel] Burdick. "I have received enquirees from Army medical men and will you send me your stretches model so that I can show it to them. It is perfectly senseless to drop the thing now. We can get something out of it. How can you expect to do anything with it if no one can see or hear of it... If nothing else happens I want to write it up for publication for my own glory but I will think something ought to be come. We ought to put it before the military authorities of the state. How is that done? What is the regular way? You can find that out. As to the ammunition thing I must have one built, it wont cost over 3 dollars. Can't you get any of the cost of construction... Wake up Burdie you slug- ship the stretches to me and I will have it sent to a meeting of the U.S.A., medical corpse [sic] soon to occur in Philadelphia." Remington concludes with a lengthy plan to go canoeing by organizing the shipping of canoes. A wonderful letter signed, "Yours faithfully Frederic Remington". A good letter when Remington is trying to put pressure on his friend Joel Burdick to sell starches to the army. An intriguing side light for Remington
REMINGTON, FREDERIC (1861-1909). American painter, sculptor, and writer. Best remembered for his honest depictions of the old west.
Autograph Letter Signed, two pages 4to, New Rochelle, Friday, n.d.
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THORNTON, WILLIAM (1759-1828). Early American inventor, painter and architect who designed the United States Capitol building. He also served as the first Architect of the Capitol and first Superintendent of the United States Patent Office, which he saved from British destruction during the War of 1812.
Superb Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pp, 4to, with integral address leaf with an attractive red wax seal, Philadelphia, August 7, 1790.
Price: $1,850.00
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To G.W. Williamson. “In calling at Fuller I found you had left the City. Mr. Dyer the auctioneer...will be kind enough to send me some such order to Mr. D that he might be able to close…with the Marshall. I believe that I had mentioned to you that we had purchased it…The proceeds of which we were to lay out in white washing the room. They have been charged to me, Will you except them. Tho’ that can be arranged hereafter between us. We shall proceed immediately to make the necessary repairs and hope to occupy the house’….” Signed, “Yours respectfully, Rob’t Mills”. In a postscript he adds, “Mr. Edward Dyer will charge the am’t of Mr Mills’ bill to sales as he has arranged it with me”.
MILLS, ROBERT (1781-1855). American professional architect, sometimes called the first native born architect. Mills studied in Charleston, South Carolina, as a student of Irish-born architect James Hoban. In 1836 he won the competition for the design of the Washington Monument, his best known work. He also designed the Department of Treasury building.
Autograph Letter Signed, one folio page, Washington, July 21, 1834 and a postscript, Baltimore, July 22, 1834.
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To his good friend, [Joel] Burdick. "We will meet you on the 12 o'clock train going North from Albany....The boats are all bought and Rushton gave me an inside price. I think only about $40 or less for boats-paddles seats etc. The bill will be sent you and the boats to your name Ranses Point....Is there an import duty on whiskey in Canada? Answer me. You must take your fishing rod & a small lot of fixings. Harry Folson will send you your 'pack' and you can put your sporting plunder in it....I think we can buy everything in the grub line in Montreal. Send me the maps...." Remington continues in organizing supplies and joking. He signs in a most delightful way, "Frederic the Wild Voyager of the back reaches of the Ottawa." This is a wonderful letter showing the detail and organization of Remington preparing for a fishing trip to the North, an area he new well.
REMINGTON, FREDERIC (1861-1909). American painter, sculptor, and writer. Best remembered for his honest depictions of the old west.
Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 4to, n.p., n.d.
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PICART, ETIENNE (1632-1721). French engraver and print publisher. He was the son of Bernard Picart, a Paris bookseller, and trained as engraver with François de Poilly I. Picart made engravings after Reni, Domenichino, Tintoretto and Francesco Albani.
Rare Autograph Document Signed, in French, 4to, n.p., June 29, 1668.
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A magnificent original cabinet photograph by the noted photographer, Charles Reutlinger, showing Dore starring to the right. His hair is slightly long with a bushy moustache. Signed on the image, "G. Dore".
DORE, GUSTAVE (1832-1883) French artist, engraver, and illustrator. He worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving.
Original Cabinet Photograph Signed, 8vo n.p., n.d.
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This is a beautifully handwritten letter to Mr. Austin. In this letter he refers to a forthcoming trip to South America. Two years after this letter, he produced his painting "Heart of the Andes" (1859), now in the Metropolitan Museum, New York City. He explains how he "attended to" his correspondent's "curiosities". "I had to pack them myself, as nobody else would have done it properly. I found most of the Alcohol evaporated from the jars which I replaced. I secured the stoppers and packed all in a box. I have my doubts about the Eel...I will find some place to store all of your trays safely...Shumway...has taken a new studio...and is doing very well...I am nearly dead with the great amount of work which I have had to do lately...Please tell Judge Skinner that I intend to undertake his pictures simultaneously after my return from South America...." Signed, "F.E. Church."
CHURCH, FREDERICK E. (1826-1900) American painter, a student of Thomas Cole. He became known for his landscapes, especially of scenes of grandeur, rendered with striking effects of light. Church is associated with the Hudson River school, which specialized in romantic landscapes of the Hudson River Valley. He is also known for his landscapes from South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 3pp, Hartford, Conn., April 27, 1857.
Price: $1,250.00
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BELLOWS, GEORGE (1882-1925). American painter and lithographer. Bellows belongs to the second generation of Social Realist painters, now known as the Ash Can school and was part of the famed Armory show.
Superb Autograph Letter Signed, on "146 East Nineteenth Street" stationery, 8vo, New York, n.d.
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Rivera writes in green ink, in full. “Warm regards to the granddaughter of the Great Man and Great mind of great bravery Francisco Ferrer Guardia, a mentor of all of us who continue to affirm as he did when he was murdered. ‘Viva the Modern School, May it live long!” He signs, “Diego Rivera” with date underneath.
RIVERA, DIEGO (1886-1957). Mexican artist known especially for his large wall murals. He is also known as the husband of fellow artist Frida Kahlo (marriage from 1929-39 and 1940-54). He was also an active Trotsykite Communist.
Autograph Letter Signed, in Spanish, 8vo, n,p,, August 12, 1957.
Price: $1,000.00
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MUCHA, ALPHONSE (1860-1939) A Czech painter and decorative artist. Considered one of the greatest of the art-nouveau poster artists.
A.L.S., in Czech, 3 adjoining deckle-edged 8vo pages, Kysperk, Oct. 18, 1935.
Price: $975.00
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