- 132
Sand, George
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sand, George
- Autograph letter signed to Théophile Thoré, "Jeudi" 16 of March 1849 (?)
- ink and paper
One page, in brown ink on a folding leaf with the author's initials sealed (8 x 5 1/4 in; 203 x 132 mm), in French, dated "Jeudi" (probably March 1849) and addressed to "Monsieur Thoré, rue Laval 21, Paris"; formerly folded, slightly browned, tape on the top edge of the address leaf.
Condition
see cataloguing
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
George Sand begins to work for Theophile Thoré's review "La Vraie Republique."
After the 1848 French Revolution, supported by Sand and Thoré, hope was replaced by disappointment. Thoré decided to create an opposition review in March 1849 and Sand promised to give him 13 articles to be published. The writer is apologizing to Thoré for having no time to answer him, but was spending all her time writing for the Republique: "Mon ardeur à travailler pour la Republique a trouvé tant d'alimens divers que je n'ai mê pas pu commencer encore une revue à bon marché qui est toute organisée depuis plusieurs jours [...] Envoyez moi votre journal et venez me voir, nous nous entendrons pour répéter les mêmes idées sous des formes différentes. Deux voix chantant le même thème s'aident au lieu de se nuire..."