Description
Letter signed, two pages (both sides - with blank integral leaf), 5,5 x 6,5 inch, Meudon Val-Fleury, 26.01.1916, in French, to "Chère Madame" - Rodin offers his support for her work `Aid to Families` (translated), signed in dark ink "Auguste Rodin", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photo collage of Auguste Rodin and his statue `The Thinker` (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with a horizontal letter fold, and mild signs of age wear - in fine condition.
"Chère Madame,
Votre oeuvre `l'aide aux Familles`, votre dévouement à cette oeuvre, sont dignes du plus sympathique intérêt et c'est avec plaisir que je vous offre mon concours, espérant qu'il vous aidera à secourir quelques infortunes de plus.
Je vais vous envoyer quelque chose pour votre tombola et vous prie d`agréer madame, tous mes hommages.
Auguste Rodin"
Translated:
"Dear Madam,
Your work, `Aid to Families`, and your dedication to this cause, are worthy of the most heartfelt interest, and it is with pleasure that I offer you my support, hoping it will help you alleviate a few more misfortunes.
I will send you something for your raffle and ask you to accept, Madam, my warmest regards.
Auguste Rodin"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1840-1917) French sculptor generally considered the founder of modern sculpture.
Year of Birth: 1840
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