SEGOND-WEBER (Caroline-Eugénie, known as Madame). - Lot 289

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SEGOND-WEBER (Caroline-Eugénie, known as Madame). - Lot 289
SEGOND-WEBER (Caroline-Eugénie, known as Madame). A set consisting of a signed autograph letter and a printed invitation card relating to her promotion to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor. Paris, June 1936. The set includes: a signed autograph letter, 2 pages in-4 on printed letterhead bearing the address 83, rue de la Pompe (16th arrondissement), dated Friday, June 12, 1936, with a handwritten postscript; a printed invitation announcing the luncheon held on June 22, 1936, at the Porte Dauphine restaurant to celebrate Madame Segond-Weber’s appointment to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor, under the chairmanship of Georges Huisman, Director General of Fine Arts. SEGOND-WEBER (Caroline-Eugénie, known as Madame) (1867–1945), a French tragedienne and member of the Comédie-Française from 1902 to 1926, was one of the greatest performers of classical theater of her time. A student at the Conservatoire, she triumphed in the major roles of Racine, Corneille, Hugo, and Becque, and remained one of the leading figures of the French stage for more than half a century. She lived until her death at 83 Rue de la Pompe, the address listed on this letter. This is a very interesting letter in which the great tragedienne thanks her correspondent for the invitation to the banquet organized in her honor. She explains, not without emotion, that she will likely be unable to attend due to her health and the extreme fatigue resulting from the ceremonies surrounding her recent award. She gratefully acknowledges the many gestures of friendship shown to her and asks her correspondent to convey her thanks and best regards to the guests. A handwritten postscript completes the letter. The invitation card, preserved with the letter, officially announces the gathering of Madame Segond-Weber’s friends organized to celebrate her promotion to the rank of Officer of the Legion of Honor, a landmark event marking the end of her artistic career. It notably mentions that Georges Huisman, then Director General of the Fine Arts, presided over the event, as well as the luncheon held at the Porte Dauphine restaurant. Condition: very good overall condition. The letter shows creases from mailing and slight signs of handling; the printed invitation card is in excellent condition.
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