Maler (1888-1964). Autograph letter signed. O. O. u. D. ½ S. 4to. Mit eh. Skizzen in Blei verso.
$ 232 / 200 €
(90468/BN60216)
Addressed to the actor Léon Mathot, announcing his arrival in Paris on the Friday evening. Dufy will be bringing some paintings with him. He proposes a meeting on Saturday and sends friendly greetings to Mathot's wife: "Je serais à Paris Vendredi soir, et muni q.q. bonnes toiles. Vous pourrez me trouver chez moi Samedi matin vers 10 heures. Bien à vous / Jean Dufy / Mes amitiés à Madame Mathot [...]". Dufy had dedicated his painting "Bouquet de Fleurs" (1925) to Madame Mathot. - Left margin reinforced with paper.
Some minor breaks in the paper along the folding lines, edges slightly damaged. Verso with address notes, collector's note, two sketches (hat and interior) in pencil and somewhat foxed in places..
Maler (1888-1964). Autograph letter signed. Limoges. 1 S. 4to.
$ 209 / 180 €
(90469/BN60217)
To the actor Léon Mathot with thanks for his swift response. Dufy will be picked up by Madame Dufy and her friends by car and return to Paris. He has some difficulties with insisting on the prices set for his work, but he remains unperturbed because his exhibition had enjoyed such success. The time away from painting has done him good, and he will return to it with renewed vigour: "Merci mille fois d'avoir été si prompt à m'envoyer ta réponse. Je rentrerai Jeudi avec Madame Dufy qui vient avec des amis en auto de Paris.
Pour mon exposition, J'ai en beaucoup de peine à imposer les prix mais je tiens bon car cela a plu beaucoup; je pense n'avoir pas perdu mon temps. Et puis ce là me fait beaucoup de bien de ne pas toucher aux pinceaux; je vais m'y remettre en rentrant avec beaucoup d'ardeur [...]". - With printed letterhead of the "Grand Café Riche". Left margin reinforced with paper; slight ink offsetting..