Autograph letter signed.

Signac, Paul, French painter (1863-1935).

Verlag: Paris, 7. IV. 1932.

Beschreibung

8vo. 2 pp. On the letterhead of Société des Artistes Indépendants". Touching letter to a client, refusing to accept a commission as he was "about to lose a child": "Je suis sur le point de perdre un de mes enfants; dans ces conditions, il m'est tout à fait impossible d'exécuter le travail que vous me damandez. Je vous serai reconnaissant de ne point insister [.]". - The only surviving child of Paul Signac was his daughter Ginette (1913-1980) that he had with his student and lover Jeanne Selmersheim-Desgrange. Signac recognized Ginette in 1928 and she would be his sole heir in 1935. - On stationery of the Société des Artistes indépendants. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 47029

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Autograph letter signed.

Verlag: Paris, 7. IV. 1932.