Null Xavier BICHAT (1771-1802). L.A.S., to citoyen Rousille-Chamesern, physician…

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Xavier BICHAT (1771-1802). L.A.S., to citoyen Rousille-Chamesern, physician in Paris; 1page in-4, addressed. Very rare letter from this great physician who died at the age of 31. He recommends a young soldier who wishes to be discharged; "the obliging interest you have shown me has emboldened me". Bichat then adds: "He is the brother of a man to whom the doctors of the Hotel-Dieu have great obligations; for he is busy from morning to night covering up their nonsense. He is the brother of the gravedigger of Clamart".

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Xavier BICHAT (1771-1802). L.A.S., to citoyen Rousille-Chamesern, physician in Paris; 1page in-4, addressed. Very rare letter from this great physician who died at the age of 31. He recommends a young soldier who wishes to be discharged; "the obliging interest you have shown me has emboldened me". Bichat then adds: "He is the brother of a man to whom the doctors of the Hotel-Dieu have great obligations; for he is busy from morning to night covering up their nonsense. He is the brother of the gravedigger of Clamart".

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LITERATURE AND MISCELLANEOUS [BARBEY D'AUREVILLY Jules (1808-1889)]. 9 L.A.S. to himself, various sizes, 3 envelopes. Including: Louise Ackermann, 1874, very beautiful long letter thanking him for an article in the Revue des deux Mondes; Mme Bray de Molènes writes to him "Maintenant que les folles sont parties, avez-vous un moment à donner aux graves? []"; Georges Clemenceau (carte de visite); Jules de Carné in 1880, asking him to talk about his latest novel; Paul Droz in 1883, sending him a small volume: "My father assures me that your character and your great talent are a sure guarantee of your indulgence []"; Paul Féval, June 27, 1878, 3 p. The present will find you painting admirable things with an admirable hand. Si les chiens regardent chiens regard les évêques, les chats peuvent bien regarder les callipoètes calligraphes []"; L. Klotz, Mathurin de Lescure (1883); M. de St-Maur, etc; GOERG Edouard (1893-1969). L.A.S. to Roger Leenhardt, Callian, March 2, 1964. 2 pp. in-8 on his letterhead. He mentions Des femmes et des fleurs by Roger Leenhardt, screened before Jacques Demy's famous film Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: "Dear Roger, I learn from a letter from Roland Oudot that the film you made about me is playing in Paris at the same time as Les Parapluies de Cherbourg. Oudot congratulates me on the quality of the film, on its editing, on the way the paintings are cut and chosen, and on what I say. It seems only fair to share with you the compliments I have received and which are owed to you. But I am also delighted and flattered to appear with Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, praised by some and rudely scolded by others (on television)[]". Attached: - a L.A.S. from Alfred DECAEN about his painting for the Revue du 14 juillet 1889; - 2 L.A.S. from painter Jacques PETIT to collector Édouard Chapet, 1964 (plus one from René Génis) ; KESSEL Joseph (1898-1979). 2 L.S., April-October 1968, to Abbé Casy-Rivière; 1 p. in-4 with an autograph line, on his letterhead, and 1 p 1/2 in-8. He assures his "dear Casy" that he too is "delighted with the friendship that has developed between us on the occasion of Olivier's baptism, and that it took place under the favorable auspices of the mas de Titi [Coste]". He sent him the promised books he had requested from his publishers, and informed Dr. Bénichou, who runs the Orthez clinic, of his correspondent's possible visit etc. - October 18. He apologizes that his "constant travels devour my time and have prevented me from giving you an exact date to meet you in Paris". He thanks him wholeheartedly for visiting his wife Michèle, who has benefited greatly. She remains his major concern: "His doctors, who are also his great friends, are adamant that this time, his cure must last at least a year". He has just spent a week in Perpignan to accompany his brother Georges to see his doctor, and has often seen his friend the poet and artist Titi Coste, who is taking in a young Turk "who wants to devote himself to painting and drawing []". [Michèle Kessel was later committed to the Orthez clinic for her alcoholism] etc. Attached is a L.A.S. from Bernard Clavel to the Abbé, Villers-le-Lac April 6, 1980; ROLLINAT Maurice (1846-1903). L.A.S., Fresselines, October 5, 1913, to a poet; 2 pp. in-8. Beautiful letter of poetic advice written a few days before his death on October 26. My dear poet, please accept my compliments on your lovely verses, unfortunately marred by the bre de sombre and the insufficient rhyme of maudit with meurtris: you see I'm speaking frankly! Remove all the little flaws like that from your manuscript, and it will be better than so many others, perfectly publishable. []; VIELÉ-GRIFFIN Francis (1863-1937). 16 L.A.S. and 2 L.S. (and 3 written by his wife Marie) to Colonel Achille Hepp, 1914-1936; approx. 52 pp. various formats, qqs envelopes (binder holes in some letters). Encouragement and parcels (cigarettes, cigars, etc.) sent to the Front for his soldiers, deaths of friends, numerous discussions on politics, the war, etc. "Germans or Krauts fight like their ancestors in the 30 Years' War [] our duty is to reduce them, to dominate them, and to show them that indeed, strength is right"; "cowardly Krauts, killers of women and little children"; "Wasn't Gal Pétain with you in Arras?". - It would seem that we are rushing as unconsciously towards a post-war period that will be more formidable than the war itself, that we have dazedly entered into a conflict that would lead to European semi-suicide"; "Cowards are few in number, but they do exist: they willingly disguise themselves as socialists", etc. 1933-1936: belles let

Estim. 800 - 1 200 EUR

[Autographs]. [Artists, Fine Arts]. Important collection of signed letters, pieces and documents, almost all autographed. 18th-19th centuries, by 25 architects, painters, sculptors, engravers, etc. (some minor flaws and foxing). Provenance: Antoine Boutron collection (1796-1879), then Edmond Frémy (1814-1894), by descent. - ANTOINE, Jacques-Denis (1733-1801). Expert sworn architect and general inspector of the Hôtel de la Monnaie. 1 letter signed, probably autograph, July 23, 1783, to "Monsieur "1 p. in-4, about a pump he has designed, he asks permission to have it built and established in the courtyard; in P.S., apologizes for not being able to submit quickly the layout of the salon of a hotel occupied by M. Faye. - BALTARD, Louis-Pierre (1764-1846). Architect, painter, engraver. 1 autograph letter signed. Lyon, August 31, 1840 to his son Victor about the creation of Schools of Architecture and what should be taught in them + 1 with a drawing by Louis-Pierre Baltard, given to Antoine Boutron by Victor Baltard (1805-1874) + a press clipping from the newspaper Le Français, January 19, 1874, about Victor Baltard. - BOILLY, Jules-Léopold (1796-1874). Painter and lithographer. 1 albumen photograph of Jules Boilly taken by M. Blanchemain in 1870. - Copy on tracing of 1 portrait after Isabey. - 1 portrait of Lous Boilly by his son, lith. e Delpech. - 1 photo of the Galerie de Bois at the Palais Royal in 1810 by Louis-Léopold Boilly. 1 list of paintings by J. Boilly presented at the Louvre between 1827 and 1866. - Le marchand d'autographes, song by J. Boilly, autograph + printed. - 1 piece of verse signed November 20, 1823, entitled "Adieu" and addressed to his brother Edouard when he was about to leave for Rome after winning the Grand Prix for musical composition in 1823. - 1 printed notice on J. L. Boilly by A. F. Boutron, Paris, 1874. - 1 printed song "Le Flaneur" by Casimir Menètrier drawings by Jules Boilly. - 1 death announcement from Jules-Lépold Boilly. - 3 LAS and 3 AS bills from Jules Boilly [probably to Boutron]. - 1 letter of apology in response to an invitation. - CLAESSENS, Lambert Antoine (1763-1834). Engraver. 1 autograph letter signed. 1 p. in-4. Paris, October 27, 1822, addressed to Martial Pelletier in Amsterdam, requesting the utmost circumspection concerning the proofs he has given him and asking him to send him money. - DESNOYERS, Auguste Gaspard (1779-1860). Engraver. 1 autograph letter signed, 3 p. in-folio, dated June 28, 1831 addressed to the Comte [de Forbin] concerning the note of awards to be granted to engravers for the 1831 Salon "tableau et liste des artistes à qui le roi accorderait des croix, des travaux, des médailles de 1ere et de 2eme classe". + 2 tickets small in-4. - DOMARD Joseph-François (1792-1858). Engraver and coin engraver. 1 autograph letter signed, addressed to sculptor G. Seurre, dated July 13, 1843. 1 p. in-8. Concerning the production of the hallmark for the medal to commemorate the reinstatement of the statue of Napoleon on the Grande Armée column, and request for a horoscope for his newborn child. - DUMONT, Auguste (1801-1884). Sculptor, member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. 1 L.A.S. dated February 20, 1838 addressed to Monsieur de Cailleux, deputy director of the Musées Royaux, requesting payment of the final installment on the statue of the King. 1 p. in-4 + 1 L.AS. from Naples, November 9, 1826 to Monsieur Seurre at the Villa Médicis in Rome. 2 p. in-4. - FLANDRIN, Hyppolite (1809-1864). Painter. 1 L.A.S. dated March 5, 1840 from Paris to Monsieur De Cailleux, Deputy Director of the Musées Royaux concerning a request for permission for his brother to produce a sketch of his painting Jésus Christ et les petits enfants, exhibited at the Luxembourg. - GATTEAUX, Edouard (1788-1881). Engraver and sculptor 1 L.A.S. dated April 9, 1835, addressed to Monsieur de Cailleux, deputy director of the Musées Royaux, asking him to give M. Frémy the necessary authorization to draw the statue of Minerva that Edouard Gatteaux himself put on display; he also asked that it be commissioned either in marble or bronze for the king's home. + lithographic portrait. - GATTEAU, Nicolas-Marie (1751-1832). Medal engraver. 1 lithograph portrait after Ingres. - 1 L.A.S. dated 20 frimaire an 5 from Paris to citoyen Ramel, ministre des finances. - 1 copy of a note dated 16 Brumaire de l'an 5. - GRANET, François-Marius (1775-1849). Painter 1 L.A.S. dated February 4, 1838 addressed to Monsieur Boutron, member of the Académie de Médecine in Paris, as a gift of 2 volumes of science given to him at the Institut. + 1 L.A.S. dated January 14, 1839 to Monsieur Boutron, to apologize for being unable to attend his invitation for health reasons + 1 L.A.S.

Estim. 400 - 500 EUR

[Autographs]. [Nobility. History]. Collection of pieces and letters written between 1570 and 1925: ESTRÉE, Jean d' (1486-1571), Grand Master of the Artillery of France, grandfather of Gabrielle d'Estrée. Signed document, dated November 19, 1570, 2/3 page folio. Concerns the management of his affairs, giving a payment order to his receiver Pascal. Attached is a portrait of J. d'Estrée engraved in the 19th c. SALIGNAC DE LA MOTHE-FÉNELON (Louis I), bishop of Sarlat from 1579 to 1598. Signed document, dated [March 21, 1597]. 2 pages in-4, later armorial seal (small burn on qq. letters). CATELIN (de, 18th c.). Extract from a batême register concerning him, 1713, one page in-4, signed "Louis Pierre évêque de Toulon", dry stamp of the bishopric, stamp of the Cabinet d'Hozier. MONTMORENCY, maréchal de (18th c.). L.A.S. "Le Mal de Montmorency", January 21, 1737, 2 ½ pages small in-4, about the transformation of a road and a toll benefit. Mention of reply in another hand addressed to Mr. Desmottes. TENCIN, Pierre-Paul Guérin de (1680-1758), cardinal, archbishop of Lyon. Letter signed, [addressed to the Duc de Nivernais], dated Versailles, February 3, 1749. 3 ½ pages small in-4. BELLE-ISLE, Charles Fouquet, duc de (1684-1761), marshal of France, academician. L.S. to Figuières, his treasurer. Versailles, May 7, 1749. 1 page in-4. Reply to a request for help. FÉNELON, J.B.A. Salignac de (1714-1794), chaplain to Marie Leszczynska (assumed author). Autograph bill signed "Fénelon", addressed to a clerk, undated. 3 lines on a page in-4, autograph address and stamp on v° (faded, part of one leaf missing). LEBRUN, Charles-François (1739-1824), Duc de Plaisance, politician, one of the three consuls appointed by Bonaparte. L.A.S. to the Princesse de Berghe, dated October 20, 1807. 1 page in-4. - Enclosed: a L.A.S. from one of his sons, signed "LB. de Plaisance", addressed to Count Orloff, ½ page in-4, address on v°. LACÉPÈDE, Bernard Germain Étienne de Laville-sur-Illon de (1756-1825), zoologist, politician, Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor. Letter signed "b.g.é. etc de lacépède", addressed to Monsieur Monnier, dated December 10, 1812, on the letterhead of the Legion of Honor. 1 folio page (tears, holes in some letters). DURAS, Amédée-Bretagne-Malo de Durfort, duc de (1771-1838), maréchal de camp, pair de France. Bill signed, at the Tuileries, March 3, 1822, to the Marquise de Villeneuve and Countess Mathilde de Villeneuve, warning them that they would be presented to the King the following day, by the Marquise de Biron and Countess de Gontaut. ½ page in-4, printed letterhead of the King's Chamber. Attached, from the same source, 3 L.A.S. and a signed Letter, one addressed to the poet Guiraut, another to the Count de Coupigny d'Hem. Also includes a portrait of his ancestor Jacques Henry de Durasfort engraved on copper by N. de Larmessin in 1680. BONAPARTE, Victor, known as Prince Napoléon (1862-1926). L.A.S., addressed to "Mon cher Baron", Brussels, January 10 [18]87. 1 page in-12. [CHARLOTTE, Princess of England, attributed to]. Two autograph letter fragments preserved as relics; possibly in the hand of Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817). NIEL, Adolphe (1802-1869), Marshal of France. L.A.S., to a lady, n.d., 1 page in-8; he asks her for the address of the tailor "who makes your pants in cloth for riding [...] My daughter wants one like yours...". (tear not missing). ORLÉANS, Philippe d' (1869-1926), Count of Paris. L.A.S. to "Mon bon général", dated February 16 [18]97. 6 pages on 2 f. in-4, mourning paper (2 versos a little rubbed). LA TOUR-DU-PIN MONTAUBAN (marquis de). Copy of his letter of resignation addressed to the Chambre des Pairs, [19th c.], one page in-4. ORLÉANS, Robert d' (1840-1910), Duke of Chartres. L.A.S., to a lady, dated October 27 [18]95. 1 page in-12. ORLÉANS (d'). Autograph invitation bill signed, addressed to "Mon cher Duc", dated F[aubourg] S[aint] Honoré 129, January 16, 1878. One page in-16, mourning paper. BONAPARTE, Marie (1882-1962), woman of letters and psychoanalyst. L.A. signed "Marie, P[rince]sse de Grèce", addressed to a researcher, dated May 9, 1925. 2 pages in-12. "I find, Sir, on my return [...] the fascicles you kindly sent me [...]. She suggests that her correspondent visit her to talk about the "admirable work you have devoted yourself to [...]".

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