Victor Goloubew (orientaliste Archéologue et explorateur) 1878-1945 - 2 Lettres Autographes signées - EFEO (Sans prix de réserve) - 1927

2 Autograph Letters by VICTOR GOLOUBEW (EFEO, 1927) – Archaeology & Orientalism

The Author: Victor Goloubew (1878-1945)
Archaeologist, explorer, and French orientalist, Victor Goloubew was a major figure of the French School of the Far East (EFEO). He is renowned for his missions in Indochina and his innovative studies on iconic sites such as Angkor (Cambodia), as well as for his contributions to the history of Asian art.

Introduction to the Lot
This lot includes two original autograph letters from Victor Goloubew, written to a 'dear friend' (a close collaborator of EFEO). They offer a rare testimony on the organization of archaeological work and scientific publications in the 1920s.

Content and Historical Interest
Letter 1 (Paris, Hôtel d'Iéna): Organization of a meeting in Lyon (Hôtel Terminus) on September 7. She confirms receipt of crucial items: 'proofs, check, and transfer.'
Key detail: Includes greetings to Mr. Finot, confirming the closeness with Louis Finot, who was then Director of the EFEO.
• Letter 2 (EFEO, October 27, 1927): Written on official EFEO letterhead (receipt stamp: December 6, 1927). It is entirely dedicated to publication work.
Goloubew ensures the reception of the preface of 'Miniatures Musulmanes' and a 'small drawing'.
Anecdote: Praises the 'vers of M. Finot,' a personal and unpublished detail about the life of the famous orientalist.

Value for the Collector
EFEO testimony: Unique documentation on the administration and work of the École française d'Extrême-Orient.
Dated context: The 1927 letter is precisely situated in time thanks to the seal.
• Lien Finot: A documented and essential mention of the relationship with Louis Finot, a pillar of French orientalism.
Ideal for art historians, archaeologists, and colonial history scholars.
Condition: Good overall condition, with preservation folds. Very legible manuscript.