Jean-Léon GÉRÔME SIGNED AUTOGRAPH LETTER to Mr. Petit Exhibition and Influenza

  
Handwritten letter signed to Mr., undated, with his address at the top.

Jean-Léon Gérôme talks about an exhibition, for which the Minister of Public Instruction gives him works belonging to the Luxembourg, and these works must be insured for the duration of the exhibition. He has been unwell with influenza for two days. Petit, I received a letter from the Minister of Public Instruction, in which he gives us the four works that belong to the Luxembourg for the Exhibition. He ends his letter with this paragraph: "Furthermore, the value of the works temporarily placed at your disposal will be covered by insurance during the duration of the Exhibition, that is to say, from the moment they leave the Luxembourg until the time they are returned, with the amount to be discussed between the committee and the Administration." Therefore, we need to set a price for each work, make the proposal to the Director, and arrange with him for the insurance.

I am in bed, sick with influenza for two days. Will I be able to attend the committee on Monday?

I do not think so. Dimensions: 11.4 x 18 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 painted orientalist, mythological, historical, and religious scenes. Autograph letters, old papers, ancient books, photographs, engravings, stamps... We appraise and/or buy your letters, collections of letters, and ancient books throughout France. Careful shipping in a rigid and waterproof packaging within three days.

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