CHÉRET Jules [Paris, 1836 - Nice, 1932], French poster artis - Lot 197

CHÉRET Jules [Paris, 1836 - Nice, 1932], French poster artist, painter and decorator. Autograph letter signed. Nice, April 5, 1901; 2 pages in-12°. "I am most happy to be one of I am most happy to be of yours in the committee of organization for the benefit of our great artist, Marie Laurent, unfortunately it will not be possible [...] being obliged to remain in Nice until the end of May for my work. I will not be able to make the poster which is asked of me but I will execute and with the greatest the illustrated program with the greatest pleasure. I will ask you for this purpose to send me photographs of our dear photographs of our dear artist so that I can start work immediately.