DENIS Maurice [Granville, 1870 - Saint-Germain-en-Laye,... - Lot 5 - Oger - Blanchet

DENIS Maurice [Granville, 1870 - Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1943], French painter and decorator. Set of 3 signed autograph letters, addressed to Albert Laprade : - Autograph letter signed "Maurice Denis". March 18, 1930; 1 page in-4°. "I remember your kind remembrance and come to recommend one of my former students and collaborators, Louis Bouquet in question, isn't it for a decoration of your Palais de Vincennes. Louis Bouquet worked with me at the Théâtre des Ch. E., and in Saint Paul de Genève: he rendered me the greatest services. He composes very well, he has a very personal and skilful drawing. He is a decorator and a true artist, who already has a long experience of walls and will know how to adapt to your surfaces and the spirit of your architecture ". - Autograph letter signed " Maurice Denis ". July 25 [1930] ; 2 pages in-8°. "Mrs. Maurice Denis thanks you for having so kindly thought of reminding the Poncets (our children in Switzerland) of your desire to see them in your mountain. We sent them the invitation [...]. Excuse this note written in the middle of the preparations for departure. ...] For me I cannot tell you enough how attracted and seduced I am by the turn of mind and the quality of the feelings shown by your sympathy for Marcel and for me ". - Autograph letter signed " Maurice Denis ". December 1930] ; 1 page in-4°. "I give in to the desire of one of my former students Raphael Drouart who takes part in a diorama competition for the Colonial. He would like you to look at his model with attention... and benevolence. Well, that's done. Drouart is a very good illustrator [...]. See if you can favour him. Attached from Corrie Siohan is a signed letter from (1971) and another autograph letter signed on Mrs. Maurice Denis. Enclosed are two autograph business cards of the painter and one to announce the funeral of Maurice Denis.