Продано: VV Vereshchagin, and writing the manuscript of Napoleon

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Vasily Vereshchagin (1842-1904).

1) The accompanying note to the figure of the head of Napoleon I for the magazine «L'Artiste». [March 1897]. Autograph. 2. in-8 (the second page - see photo). In French. At the top of the author's pagination "2." The second sheet of the two (the first was not preserved). Translation: "I am accused, I 2) blackened (hereinafter underscore Vereshchagin. - Homoludens) great man. But can we really believe that he was not cruel in the full sense of the word? Is it possible to be the offense that he committed, without the use of violence? Here are just a two Quotes - if necessary I could find these twenty. "Cousin (letter to Berthier), order ten Russian soldiers who nayshli underground, shot as arsonists tomorrow at four o'clock in the morning, without giving public." This order was not executed: it turned out that all ten men were sick. Commandant Gzhatska sent to Major-General inquiry about how he should do with the quartermaster Count Saltykov, the French surrendered. Napoleon put this letter the following resolution: "I allow him to shoot, and the palace Saltykov burn. 26/4 September 1812 ". If someone says after scho father Napoleon was ill - in this case, I admit my mistake. VV ".

2) Letter from the French art critic and editor of the magazine «L'Artiste» J. Albuazu. Moscow, March 7, 1897 Autograph. 1. in-8, the envelope with stamps and postmarks (front of the envelope - see photo). In French. Translation: "Moscow, March 7, 1897 Dear Sir, Leaflet handed to me by you, was not within the protected tree and suffered greatly in the way. Thus, it is now under pressure. For this reason I can not send you the promised picture. I offer my sincere apologies. Yours faithfully Vereshchagin. "

3) Letter from the same destination. Moscow, March 10, 1897 Autograph. 1. in-8 (fragment letters - see photo), the envelope with stamps and postmarks. In French. Translation: "Moscow, March 10, 1897 Malostivy sir! I sent you a picture of the head of Napoleon I in a fur coat and felt hat. Be so kind as to send me the magazine «L'Artiste», in which he will be released. I enclose a few lines, which can be accompanied by a drawing, if they present you interesting. Just make sure, please, that there was no proof-reading errors. With respect to you, sir, Vereshchagin. "

All three in excellent condition (the second letter - fox spots). Are in Kiev, sold together. Price $ 1,500.

[Борис Кон]

Stunning documents!


Ah, risunochek would still apply to them, Napoleon, with his head! ...

[Homoludens]

With risunochkom they would have cost a little more expensive >
Although the price and so , in my view , reasonable - at $ 550 per document. A one- and far less interesting letter Vereshchagin was sold several years ago to " Gelos " expensive.
As for Vereschaginskiy figure , the art collection J. Albuaza , formed , in particular, are reproduced in the magazine «L'Artiste», was after his death, in 1904, sold at auction in Paris.

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Ad relevant.
Possible trade.

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Price reduced to $ 1,000.

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Vereshchaginskaya autographs sold through Artinvestment.
Thank you very much!