PUECH (Denys) (1854–1942). French sculptor, winner of the Gr - Lot 272

PUECH (Denys) (1854–1942). French sculptor, winner of the Grand Prix de Rome in 1884. Member of the Institut de France, director of the Villa Medici from 1921 to 1933. Creator of numerous monuments, busts, and official sculptures. B.A.S. “Denys Puech” to a gentleman. Paris, October 17, 1904. 1 page, in-12 format, on letterhead from 233 bis, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré. A friendly note in which the sculptor expresses his regret at being unable to accept an invitation. “I regretted not having been able to visit you [...] your talent is a sure guarantee of this. ” Puech expresses his esteem for his correspondent and sends him his warmest regards. An interesting document shedding light on the correspondence and artistic connections of Denys Puech, one of the most representative official sculptors of the Third Republic.

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