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Zola, Émile
Estimate
700 - 900 EUR
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Description
- Zola, Émile
- lettre autographe signée à alphonse daudet. Mont-Dore [Auvergne] 13 août (18)84. 3 pp. in-8 sur double f. vergé, pliures.
Il a hâte de partir. “Quelle abomination que cette vie d’hôtel, avec les toux creuses derrière les cloisons, les voisinages du restaurant et la bêtise générale épandue dans l’air ! J’ai renoncé à travailler, je prends un bain d’ahurissement. D’ailleurs, la santé s’en trouve bien, mon estomac se calme, malgré l’affreuse nourriture. Et nous avons, à côté de nous, des gens « chic » qui se récrient sur la bonté des sauces !” Sa femme est en traitement pour une quinzaine encore, se lève 4 heures pour être une des premières à la salle d’inhalation, question de propreté avec trois ou quatre cents femmes qui passent dans la vapeur “y laissant toutes sortes de choses peu utiles à respirer (…) Très beau, l’Auvergne ; mais trop de montagnes, et plus de jambes. Je regrette mes dix-huit ans”. Il lui souhaite santé, travail et un beau livre à abattre “Voyez-vous, il faudrait vivre vieux, pour avoir tout à fait raison (…)”.
Condition
Pliures du papier
"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."