Unpublished autograph letter signed by Paul Signac to his dealer

Paul Signac

Published by Paris, 1920

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A FASCINATING SIX-PAGE SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER FROM PAUL SIGNAC TO HIS DEALER. About 400 words in very legible script on three sheets of fine writing paper, with the letterhead of Signac's "Société des Artistes Indépendants". Dated May 3, 1920. Signac starts by acknowledging receipt of a check for 1890 francs for sales of his work, and thanking his correspondent. He goes on to say that he no longer goes to Bernheim's gallery since Fénéon was replaced by "ces jeunes gens parfumés". It's enough for him to pass by their windows, and he expresses his disappointment that his recent painting, "Le mimosa", is displayed next to some horrible Vlaminck paintings (although he clarifies that he's criticizing only Vlaminck's most recent style, referring to him as "gifted".) He then encourages his correspondent not to lose faith: while charlatans may triumph for the moment, the future belongs to good and solid painting. Probably, anyway. He then discusses the paintings he's working on at the moment, including views of Mont Blanc and Notre Dame, and "des tulipes pour m'entrainer." He then devotes a few sentences to roasting the Salon, which he visited today. He concludes the letter with an inventory of watercolors on deposit with his correspondent. The correspondent, interestingly, has annotated the list: for example, "Payé à Signac 29 avril 19. Lyon." Signac concludes with an effusive greeting to his correspondent's wife, and thanks him again for his services. AN UNPARALLELED AND VERY PERSONAL GLIMPSE INTO THE PARISIAN ART WORLD DURING ITS GREATEST MOMENT. In perfect condition.

Seller Inventory # 39342

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Unpublished autograph letter signed by Paul Signac to his dealer
• Publisher: Paris
• Publication Date: 1920
• Illustrator: Paul Signac
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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