Influential Swiss painter and sculptor whose instantly recognizable style is most evident in his elongated bronze figures. ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, December 12, 1961. An introspective letter to a friend. In part (translated): “Enjoy with pleasure these beautiful fall days, so mild and dry. I enjoy them from my window since I became lazy and too old and weak to walk on the streets, cold and with no sunshine! But in a few days we will go again slowly, slowly toward nice long spring days, and that is my comfort. But I need to say that even these dark days fly so fast that it is a pleasure. It is true that my days are quite short; sleeping so long without feeling any pain is a beautiful gift from God, don’t you think? And I also have time to think in peace about lots of beautiful things I have experienced. I don’t see so many people…. I made an ugly scribble, but I am sorry that I was interrupted.” In fine condition, with mailing folds (a few minor separations), mild toning, and wrinkling. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
