ERTÉ CONSIDERS THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXPOSITION OF HIS WORK

ERTÉ. (1892-1991) Adopted name of Romain de Tirtoff, a Russian designer and illustrator.  Scarce Typed Letter Signed, “Erté.” In French, on his name-imprinted stationery. One page, quarto. “21, rue Gutenberg, Boulogne-sur-Seine.” August 27, 1966. Two file holes in blank left margin, else fine condition.   Erté writes:

“Sir, on returning from the U.SA., I just found your kind letter. Your proposition interests me and I would be happy to have some details on the exposition that you would like to do of my work. I am leaving on vacation tomorrow for the Balearic Isles until the end of September. My address will be: Hotel Cala Fornells Paguera Mallorca Espagne. Awaiting the pleasure of hearing from you, please, Sir, accept the express of my best regards. Erté”

 

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