BRASSAI (pen name of Gyula Halasz). - Lot 52

BRASSAI (pen name of Gyula Halasz). Born in Brasov (Hungary). 1899–1984. Photographer, painter, writer. Autograph letter signed “Brassaï” to “My dear Léo,” Paris, April 12, 1976. 1 folio-sized page. Stationery (large tear across the page, tape on the back). Brassaï warmly thanks his friend Léo for the financial assistance he was kind enough to provide: …I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your great kindness. You and Babeth are always there when we need you. Your generous gesture has taken a great weight off my mind... Enclosed is the receipt. I hope to repay you as soon as possible… He adds a P.S., signed “B.”: …Gilberte is sending you Mr. Mann’s address, enclosed herewith…