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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

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Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

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Auction Date:2011 May 11 @ 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
French painter (1824–1898) who became the president and co-founder of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. ALS in French, signed “P. Puvis de Chavannes,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, personal letterhead, March 23, 1896. Letter to the president of a painting committee. In full (translated): “I was afraid not be able to take my charge of juryman and asked you to decline my participation. But regarding to your very kind willing and those of the jury men of the committee, I am now obliged to accept your fair proposition…Please accept all my best regards.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and soiling.