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Andre Derain

“I am compelled to write you about my painting ‘le portrait de Diguemont.’ It hasn’t come back yet”

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“I am compelled to write you about my painting ‘le portrait de Diguemont.’ It hasn’t come back yet”

French artist and sculptor (1880–1954) and co-founder of Fauvism with Henri Matisse. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, February 11, 1936. Letter to Andre Dezarrois, curator of the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris. In part (translated): “I am compelled to write you about my painting ‘le portrait de Diguemont.’ It hasn’t come back yet and I am very troubled about that. I’d be grateful for information as soon as possible.” Small stain to lower left along hinge and bottom of second page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #375 - Ended September 14, 2011