ALS in French, signed “P. Mondrian,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, April 2, 1926. Letter written at a pivotal point on his career to fellow artist Felix del Marle, director of the art journal Vouloir, translated in full: “Dear friend, I should have already thanked you for the numbers of ‘Vouloir’ but I was very busy and then hesitated to tell you how upset I was. One of the photos is in the wrong position and I dislike the title of my article: Purity is for Purists and Abstraction is not Abstract Art as I believe I made clear in the article. (In fact we forgot to discuss the title). Let’s talk about it when I have the pleasure to see you. I was also quite surprised that my article was to be next to Van Doesburg’s with whom I do not collaborate at ‘De Stijl’ anymore. D’Eck has left but when he comes back I will tell him what you said. I am willing to write articles for Vouloir from time to time with your help.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold passing through the signature, and a few faint red pencil notations to the top right corner. An important letter with a strong quote on Abstraction from the first great Abstract artist, Mondrian also mentions the famous De Stijl and his estranged friend Van Doesburg. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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