Félix Ziem - Lettre autographe signée à propos d'un duel - 1865
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Autographed letter by Félix Ziem (French painter), dating from 1865, written on laid paper in French, 13.3 × 21 cm, in very good condition and signed by the author, titled Lettre autographe signée à propos d'un duel and dealing with preventing a duel.
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Autograph letter signed by Félix Ziem, famous French painter of the Barbizon School. The letter is undated.
Written in black ink on laid paper.
In this letter, Félix Ziem asks a friend to intervene urgently to prevent a duel whose motive seems insufficient to him, stressing the tragic risks of this confrontation and offering his full willingness to help find a last-minute peaceful resolution.
“Dear friend
I was in the smoking room when you left, I wanted to thank you for your friendly introduction
and tell you to prevent Henri _'s duel
the motive is not sufficient, and what dreadful odds, who can know, and why not bring about a circumstance at the last moment; if I can do anything
I am entirely at your disposal”}
Dimensions: 13.3 x 21 cm
State: Very good condition. See photos for more details.
Number of pages: 1 page
Careful shipping in rigid, waterproof packaging.
- Félix Ziem, born February 25, 1821 in Beaune and died November 10, 1911 in Paris, is a French painter close to the Barbizon School, renowned for his seascapes and his landscapes of Venice and Constantinople. A painter linked to Orientalism, he is considered one of the forerunners of Impressionism. Wikipedia
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Translated by Google TranslateAutograph letter signed by Félix Ziem, famous French painter of the Barbizon School. The letter is undated.
Written in black ink on laid paper.
In this letter, Félix Ziem asks a friend to intervene urgently to prevent a duel whose motive seems insufficient to him, stressing the tragic risks of this confrontation and offering his full willingness to help find a last-minute peaceful resolution.
“Dear friend
I was in the smoking room when you left, I wanted to thank you for your friendly introduction
and tell you to prevent Henri _'s duel
the motive is not sufficient, and what dreadful odds, who can know, and why not bring about a circumstance at the last moment; if I can do anything
I am entirely at your disposal”}
Dimensions: 13.3 x 21 cm
State: Very good condition. See photos for more details.
Number of pages: 1 page
Careful shipping in rigid, waterproof packaging.
- Félix Ziem, born February 25, 1821 in Beaune and died November 10, 1911 in Paris, is a French painter close to the Barbizon School, renowned for his seascapes and his landscapes of Venice and Constantinople. A painter linked to Orientalism, he is considered one of the forerunners of Impressionism. Wikipedia
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Era
1900-2000
Subject
Literature
Number of books
1
Signed by
Félix Ziem
Height
21 cm
Author/ Illustrator
Félix Ziem
Width
13.3 cm
Title
Lettre autographe signée à propos d'un duel
Condition
Very good
Year
1865
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed by author
Country of origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
Yes
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