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Three TLSs in French, signed "Marc Chagall," each one page, 8.25 x 9.75, Les Collines letterhead, dated from 1960 to 1964, with the first featuring a fantastic ballpoint sketch of one of Chagall's typical faces in profile. All are to art historian and conservator Madame Popovitch. Excerpts from the letters, in translation:
July 15, 1960: "I am very touched by your appreciation for my art, which I felt in this exhibition, so well done in my opinion. The stained glass windows are exceptionally well displayed. Messrs. Miró and Maeght greatly admired its overall presentation and layout. I hope you will have visitors who will appreciate your work and efforts. I haven't seen anything about this exhibition in the Parisian newspapers. Is there anything that could be done? Would you be willing to give me your opinion on the matter?"
May 3, 1961: "Upon returning to Vence, after several weeks spent between Paris and Reims, I found your letter of April 14th. I don't know if you are still at Sainte-Baume, but due to the delay in replying, I am sending you my letter from Rouen. I would be delighted to have your work displayed in your Museum, and for that reason, it seems to me that we could perhaps consider a loan. I believe, however, that it would be best to discuss the project in person, and I hope that we will soon have the opportunity to meet."
August 5, 1964: "How are you? Aren't you too tired with the Chagall exhibition? Were you able to take a vacation? I have very fond memories of my visit to your home and the magnificently organized exhibition. I'm telling you in secret how delighted I would be if I could come back to see it. We saw the metal frames for hanging the paintings in your Museum. You kindly promised to send me some information about them. It would be very kind of you if you could."
In fine condition, with a few small stains. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the 1961 letter.
