- 101
Joyce, James.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph postcard signed, to Madame Sullivan
- ink on paper
asking her to send a postcard with news of his daughter Lucia, and hoping she was fine when Mrs Sullivan saw her, in French, 1 page, Basel, 12 August 1937, with a photograph of Basel on the recto
Provenance
Alice and David Halliday; sale of their collection, Christie's, New York, 20 May 1988, lot 310
Literature
Unpublished (not in The Letters, ed. Ellmann)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Joyce expresses concern for his daughter Lucia, who had been institutionalised the previous year, having been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The recipient of this letter was the wife of Joyce's close friend the tenor John Sullivan, who has agreed to visit Lucia whilst James and Nora Joyce holidayed in Switzerland. Joyce knew that his absence would upset Lucia so he arranged for Mrs Sullivan to post his letters to his daughter from Paris, thus hiding his absence from the country.