Pierre PUVIS DE CHAVANNES (1824-1898). 2 L.A.S., Paris 1891-1896; 1 page and a half in-8, 1 page in-12 with address (engraved portrait enclosed). December 27, 1891. He has to give up "replacing our eminent Meissonier as President of the Société des Beaux Arts in Nice [...] not being able to devote myself to it as I should"... - August 26, 1896, to Jérôme Doucet: "The proof you sent me is as good as possible, and since your intention is to include this portrait in your publication, I would not hesitate to take it as it is"; it would be impossible for him to make any alterations. Attached is a business card a.s.

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