Auguste RODIN sculpts the bust of the Countess of Warwick.
« The Countess of Warwick (Frances Evelyn) who is posing at my place (university) would be very happy to meet you.
1.200€
« The Countess of Warwick (Frances Evelyn) who is posing at my place (university) would be very happy to meet you.
1.200€
Auguste Rodin (1840.1917)
Autograph letter signed to a dear Master.
Two pages in-8° on paper at his address on rue de l'Université.
Residual trace of collection stamp.
Slnd [1908].
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“My dear Master, The Countess of Warwick (Frances Evelyn) who is staying at my house (university) would be very happy to know you , she is very kind, and I told her that I would invite you so that she could enjoy your spiritual presence . Would you like to see the bust that I am making next week , would you like to do me the honor afterwards, to have lunch with the countess and I who invite you. Tell me the day you want to come starting Monday and tell me if you will do us this honor. Your devoted admirer Aug. Rodin. »
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Frances Evelyn "Daisy" Greville, Countess of Warwick (1861.1938) was a British socialite, wife of Francis Greville (Earl of Warwick) and mistress of King Edward VII.
Rodin created the bust of the countess in 1908.