拍品 156
  • 156

COLLECTION OF AUTOGRAPH LETTERS AND INSCRIBED EDITIONS BY MOÏSE KISLING

估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • Collection of autograph letters and inscribed editions by Moïse Kisling to his friend Thadé Bloch, 1923-1937 
6 autograph letters in all, 3 with autograph envelopes, 2 on printed stationery, 2 on postcards; 2 photographic black and white reproductions of paintings by Kisling with autograph notes in ink; four catalogues of exhibitions of Kisling's work, 1924-1928, 3 with autograph dedications to Thadé Bloch, and other items (postcards and newspaper clippings), stamp removed from one postcard, wrappers of exhibition catalogues worn or torn

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."

拍品資料及來源

The letters are in French, except for one postcard in Polish. Kisling expresses in a very poignant way how difficult life in Paris had become for him as an artist without a regular income, particularly now after the birth of his first child, admitting his fear that his situation might even deteriorate after the birth of his second child which is why he decided to move to the French Riviera to save money (undated letter from Var).