BRESLAU Louise Catherine [, 1856 - , 1928], painter, lithogr - Lot 178

BRESLAU Louise Catherine [, 1856 - , 1928], painter, lithographer and pastellist. 2 autograph letters signed, addressed to Hector Brame, Ems August 17, 1922, and [Venice, 1923]; 4 and 2 pages in-12. Small tear to second letter. ─ About one of his paintings, exhibited at the Jeu de Paume Museum. "On leaving Paris. I did not have the satisfaction of being able to see my painting placed so unpleasantly at the Jeu de Paume. Nothing had been arranged. And I take the liberty today to come to disturb your holiday, to you, by reminding you of the kind offer you made, to inquire of whom it may concern whether the shutters intended to filter the light had been put up. Given the number of foreigners visiting Paris visiting Paris at present, this would be most desirable to me, for I believe the effect would be would be improved. In September, she will go to Switzerland for one or two portraits. ─ [Florence, November 1923]. She sends him a letter and a note to his framer. "Do as you please, I know it will be perfect. We have been in Florence since Saturday night, staying as princesses hardly ever do at the home of Mrs. H. Finaly [the wife of the banker and collector Horace Finaly]. It is an ancient property. With park, orangery, vineyards and olive trees overlooking Fiesole. The castle is full of beautiful things and objects, library of 80 000 vol. Miniatures and illuminations, etc. etc. We are taken by car to the wonders of Florence of Florence, then!".