[Author unknown] - Lot 12

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[Author unknown] - Lot 12
[Author unknown] Signed autograph letter, undated and undated. A 3-page autograph letter in-8, preserved with its original stamped envelope addressed to Madame Reville, 40, rue des Fossés-du-Temple, Paris. An interesting letter of recommendation addressed to a mother regarding a young woman eager to pursue a career in the arts. The author appeals to his correspondent’s kindness to assist her and describes the candidate as coming from a perfectly respectable but modest family, whose financial means do not allow them to support her studies. He emphasizes the young woman’s natural aptitude for the arts, while also highlighting the sacrifices made by her parents. He mentions the boarding costs, estimated at five francs per day, and outlines the practical arrangements that could be made to facilitate her move. The letter concludes with a heartfelt appeal to the recipient’s generosity and an expression of deep gratitude. A charming example of the networks of recommendation and private patronage that supported artistic education in the 19th century, preserved in its original envelope.
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