March 2020 Auction Ends Thursday, March 26th, 5pm Pacific
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Mary Cassatt autograph letter signed, a rare missive by the Impressionist painter, and with content regarding artwork by Edward Degas, her friend and collaborator. Dated 2 November, Cassatt writes in black fountain pen upon a card embossed with her Parisian address of 10, rue de Marignan, where she lived from 1887 until her death in 1926. Letter translates from French, ''Sir, I have not forgotten our meeting at [?] and I will be very happy to be on the committee. My Degas are in Auvergne, otherwise I would have brought them to you. / I am always at home after 4:30 and would be happy to see you with Mr. [?] whenever you would like to come. / Please know, sir, that I have only the best impression of you. / Mary Cassatt''. Card measures 5.5'' x 3.5'', with writing on front and verso. Near fine condition.
Mary Cassatt Autograph Letter Signed Mentioning Her Collaborator, Edgar Degas -- ''...My Degas are in Auvergne...''
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