Jean-Léon GÉRÔME AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED TO Mr COGNIET For Having Offended You

  
Jean-Léon GÉRÔME - SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER. Signed autograph letter to Mr. Jean-Léon Gérôme apologizes to his correspondent for visiting him, not realizing that he did not wish to receive anyone approaching the Academy elections. Cogniet, Your letter gave me great pleasure as I almost feared having unwittingly offended you. I had no idea that you did not receive visitors approaching the Academy elections, otherwise I would have simply left my card with you to adhere to the rule you had imposed on yourself, which in my opinion is very fair and just. Please do not hold it against me for a mistake I made solely because I was unaware of your resolutions. Cogniet the assurance of my complete devotion. Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.3 cm. Condition: See photos for more details. Number of pages: 1 page. Jean-Léon Gérôme, born in Vesoul on May 11, 1824, and died in Paris on January 10, 1904, was a French painter and sculptor. A member of the Academy of Fine Arts, he created orientalist, mythological, historical, and religious scenes. Autographed letters, old papers, ancient books, photographs, engravings, stamps... We appraise and/or purchase your letters, collections of letters, and ancient books throughout France.

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