DUBOIS (Théodore) (1837–1924), French composer, organist, an - Lot 122

DUBOIS (Théodore) (1837–1924), French composer, organist, and educator; director of the Paris Conservatory from 1896 to 1905. Autograph card signed “Th. Dubois” to Maurice Emmanuel (1862–1938), French composer and musicologist. Paris, May 17, 1913. 1 page, in-12 format, on green cardstock, with handwritten address on the reverse. A congratulatory card addressed to Maurice Emmanuel on the occasion of his receiving the Chartier Prize. “Chartier Prize! Congratulations. Yours, ” This card attests to the high regard in which Théodore Dubois held his former student Maurice Emmanuel, who was honored for his chamber music compositions. Established in 1859, the Chartier Prize was awarded by the Academy of Fine Arts of the Institut de France to recognize compositions of chamber music. Autograph address on the reverse to Maurice Emmanuel, 42 Rue de Grenelle, Paris. 30-centime stamp intact, postmarks and postal stamps dated May 17, 1913. Some creases and signs of handling, marks from postal transit.

Estimate:£33.5

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