Winter Autograph, Art and Sports Auction
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Typed letter signed (“Picasso”), 1 page (10.5 x 8in.; 268 x 207mm), in French, Paris, 4 March 1947, to Paul Hollister of
Doubleday & Company, New York; browned, loss to top right corner, splits to horizontal and vertical folds; framed.Picasso’s strong feelings for the welfare of his needy Spanish compatriots. Among the books of which Paul Hollister was editor at Doubleday &Company was Picasso, The Recent Years 1939-1946 by Harriet and Sidney Janis published in 1946. It was the rst book to show in black-and-white as well as color plates Picasso’s prodigious painting output during World War
II. Picasso’s letter herewith to Hollister is about the distribution of funds obtained from sales of the book, which he wishes to be given through the Unitarian Service Committee to the needy Spanish people. At the time of the letter, the funds amounted to approximately $1,500. When this is arranged Picasso confirms he will sign the illustrations in the book
as quickly as possible. An important letter in which Picasso articulates his desire to the financial aid of his needy Spanish compatriots.
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