CARLÈS (Jean-Antonin) (1851–1919). French sculptor, born in - Lot 36

CARLÈS (Jean-Antonin) (1851–1919). French sculptor, born in Gimont. Winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1881; creator of works such as *The Return from the Hunt* and *The Cicada*. He also created several portraits and public monuments. Autograph letter signed “Antonin Carlès” to Dr. Labbé. Paris, July 7, 1912. 1 page, in-8 format, on printed stationery bearing the address 98 Boulevard des Batignolles. A friendly letter in which the sculptor acknowledges receipt of a previous letter and announces an upcoming visit to the recipient. “I have just acknowledged receipt of your letter of the 6th. I will visit you on Tuesday the 9th of this week at 10 a.m. ” He concludes by asking his correspondent to accept his respectful regards and best wishes. The letter bears Carlès’s Paris address, 98 Boulevard des Batignolles, where the sculptor was working at the time.

Estimate:£50.23

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