Monet, Claude.

asking him to send some chemical fertilizers, and drawing materials, including ferrous sulphate, superphosphate, potassium sulphate and dried blood, requesting him to send these post haste to the station at Vernon; he also asks him to get Blanche (Jean's wife) to go to a nursery called "Marie" to find out if they have his favourite nasturtiums ("la fameuse petite Capacine Vivace"), and to send these too to Vernon



"...100 K de Sulfate de fer pulverisé
20 K de superphosphate mineral
4 K de Sulfate de potasse
10 K de Sang desséché...
J'espere que tu pourrais me procurer cela"



3 pages, 8vo (c.21 x 13.5cms), printed stationery of Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 8 February 1902

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The letter is written to Jean Monet (1867-1914), who married his father's favourite step-daughter Blanche Hoschedé in 1897; Blanche was thus also Claude's daughter-in-law. She was a painter herself and looked after Monet in his old age.