Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883) whose works, including such well-known images as ‘The Luncheon on the Grass’ and ‘Olympia,’ were a seminal influence on the impressionists of the succeeding generation. ALS in French, signed “Ed. Manet,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 28 [no year]. Letter to “my dear Fernand.” In full (translated): “I believe I may have written to a wrong address. I write again to excuse myself to be bothering you. But if does not cause you too much problems I would be grateful if you could send me some money as I am very short of cash at this moment. My best friendship.” In very good condition, with intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, uniform toning, and mild foxing and staining.
Although Manet’s upper class upbringing and strong political connections within the family seemed to destine him for a legal career, he became engrossed in the world of painting at an early age. Encouraged by an uncle to pursue painting, he would go on to form bonds with other great artists of the time, and develop his own style that would be heralded as innovative and serve as a major influence for future painters. Despite his successes, Manet obviously found himself strapped for cash at various points in his career, forcing him to reach out to his friends. Manet’s letters are often very brief, making this full one-page example even more desirable.
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