Alexander Calder autograph letter signed & handdrawn sketch mounted

Alexander Calder Autograph

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Autograph letter signed, one page, 8,25 x 10,5 inch, Saché in Indre-et-Loire(France), 8.09.1965, in French, to "Cher Jean"* - Calder informs about his subsequent exhibition `Gouaches et Totems` at Galerie Maeght (Paris, 18 February 1966) and asks for a preface, written and signed in black felt tip "Sandy Calder", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph, shows Alexander Calder next to an artwork (altogether 16,5 x 11,75 inch), with very mild signs of wear - in nearly very fine condition. In parts:"Cher Jean En Fevrier j'aurai une expo[sition] des gouaches (et petits mobiles) chez MaeghtEst-ce que tu veux bien m`écrire une belle preface? Je serai tres reconnaissant! Nous partons pour USA, Roxbury, Conn. dans une semaine [.]amicalement a vous deux, - Sandy Calder" Translated:"Dear Jean In February I will have an exhibition of gouaches (and small mobiles) at MaeghtWould you like to write me a nice preface? I will be very grateful! We are leaving for USA, Roxbury, Conn. within a week [.]kind regards to both of you, - Sandy Calder" * Most likelyhis son-in-law, Jean Davidson -in 1966, Calder published his `Autobiography with Pictures` with the help of his son-in-law. Accompanied by an envelope with an original handdrawn sketch of an arrow, 9,5 x 4 inch (with postage stamps & stamped), Roxbury, 18.10.1965, drawn in black & red felt tip and addressed in black felt tip, attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph of Alexander Calder with an artwork (altogether 11 x 12,5 inch), with mild signs of wear to the edges - in fine to very fine condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 8335468265621

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