Auguste RODIN sculpts the bust of the Countess of Warwick.

Auguste Rodin (1840.1917)

Autographed letter signed to a dear Master.

Two octavo pages on paper at his address on rue de l'Université.

Residual trace of a collector's stamp.

Slnd [1908].

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"My dear Master,  The Countess of Warwick (Frances Evelyn), who is posing at my home (university), would be delighted to meet you . She is very charming, and I told her I would invite you so that she might enjoy your presence. Would you like to see the bust I am working on next week ? Would you do me the honor afterward of having lunch with the Countess and myself? Please tell me which day you would like to come from Monday onward, and let me know if you will do us this honor. Your devoted admirer, Auguste 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.