Bidspirit auction | [ART] - VAN DONGEN Kees

[ART] - VAN DONGEN Kees (Delfshaven, 1877 - Monaco, 1968) - Kees van Dongen - A Glimpse into the Life of a Fauvist Master - Leading Fauvist painter, penned this autograph letter to his partner, the fashion director Léa Alvin, also known as Jasmy Jacob. Dated Friday morning, 9 September 1925, the letter is an intimate glimpse into the artist's personal life in Paris. 2 pp. In-4. With personal letterhead “5, Rue Juliette Lamber XVII…”. Envelope with autograph address included. In the letter, van Dongen asks for his partner's hairdresser's address, mentioning a bracelet he needs to return, and revealing a surprising piece of news: the death of a man named Ernest. ”He has made one last joke, ” van Dongen writes, ”but it is the last one. He is dead.” The letter also mentions a call from Jéanne and the health of ”poor Achille.” The letter concludes with a note about a letter from Pierre Borel, which van Dongen has forwarded to Léa. This letter, written on personal letterhead, offers a unique and intimate look at the private life of a prominent figure in the Parisian art world during the interwar years, revealing his wit and personal connections.