Bidspirit auction | CHÉRET JULES: (1836-1932)

CHÉRET JULES: (1836-1932) - CHÉRET JULES: (1836-1932) French painter and lithographer, a master of Belle Epoque poster art who is considered the father of the modern poster. A.L.S., Jules Chéret , two pages (written to the first and fourth sides of the bifoilum), small 8vo, Rue Weber (Paris), 1st November 1912, to Masure, in French. Cheret states that it was kind of his correspondent to share some good news regarding a cross (presumably an award) that he had helped him obtain, remarking ´aussi combien je suis heureux d´avoir moi même a vous féliciter du même honneur qui vous est rendu´ (Translation: ´I am also delighted to congratulate you on the same honour that has been bestowed upon you´ ) and continuing ´Nous voila donc tous deux ravis. Enchantés aussi comme légionaires et en bons amis échangeous don l´affecteuse accolade que bien franchement´ (Translation: ´So here we are, both delighted. We are also delighted as legionnaires and good friends, exchanging affectionate embraces, which I give you most sincerely´ ). About EX