Eugène Viollet-le-Duc - Lettre autographe signée évoquant l'envoi de bois gravés - 1869
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Autographed letter by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc from 1869, written in French on ivory laid paper, measuring 13.3 by 20.9 cm, in good condition with minor creases and wear, one page, signed by the renowned architect and referring to the sending of wood engravings for an illustrated work.
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Autograph letter signed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, renowned French architect, restorer of the greatest medieval monuments in France (Notre-Dame de Paris, Carcassonne, Pierrefonds, Vézelay). The letter is undated.
Written in black ink on an ivory laid paper sheet, folded in two.
In this letter addressed to an unidentified correspondent, Viollet-le-Duc discusses sending to the printer engravings (wood engravings) intended to illustrate one of his works, not yet fully completed, and asks that they be turned over as soon as possible so as not to delay the work. This document testifies to the architect's intense editorial activity, author of more than a hundred richly illustrated works.
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.9 cm
- Condition: Good overall condition, original creases, light foxing, minor edge wear on the sheet. See photos for more details.
- Number of pages: 1 page
Careful shipment in a rigid and watertight packaging.
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, born January 27, 1814 in Paris 2nd arrondissement and died September 17, 1879 in Lausanne, is a French architect. Wikipedia
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L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
Translated by Google TranslateAutograph letter signed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, renowned French architect, restorer of the greatest medieval monuments in France (Notre-Dame de Paris, Carcassonne, Pierrefonds, Vézelay). The letter is undated.
Written in black ink on an ivory laid paper sheet, folded in two.
In this letter addressed to an unidentified correspondent, Viollet-le-Duc discusses sending to the printer engravings (wood engravings) intended to illustrate one of his works, not yet fully completed, and asks that they be turned over as soon as possible so as not to delay the work. This document testifies to the architect's intense editorial activity, author of more than a hundred richly illustrated works.
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 20.9 cm
- Condition: Good overall condition, original creases, light foxing, minor edge wear on the sheet. See photos for more details.
- Number of pages: 1 page
Careful shipment in a rigid and watertight packaging.
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, born January 27, 1814 in Paris 2nd arrondissement and died September 17, 1879 in Lausanne, is a French architect. 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
1400-1900
Subject
Applied art, Architecture
Number of books
1
Signed by
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Height
20.9 cm
Author/ Illustrator
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Width
13.3 cm
Title
Lettre autographe signée évoquant l'envoi de bois gravés
Condition
Good
Year
1869
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Extras
Signed
Country of origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
Yes
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