[French Impressionists]

Fine group of three autograph letters signed by French Impressionist painters, including: Edouard Manet. Autograph letter signed ("E. Manet"), 1 page (7 x 4 1/4 in.; 177 x 110 mm), in French [Paris, Monday but no date], to an unidentifed  friend, noting, " I have not been going to the salon but I understand that you are established in a good spot and your paintings are coming out quite well." —  Edgar Degas. Autograph letter signed ("Degas"), 2 pages (6 3/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 161 x 108 mm), in French, [Paris, Monday but no date], to an unidentified correspondent, making dinner plans but remaining firm on declining other engagements. —  Auguste Renoir. Autograph letter signed ("Renoir") 1 page  (6 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.; 165 x 117 mm), in French, no place], 23 July 1902, to an unidentified friend, noting he will be able to provide the  information requested shortly; each letter matted, glazed, and framed with an image of a painting by each of the artists.

A fine trio of letters by Manet, Degas, and Renoir.