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SISLEY, Alfred (1839-1899). Anglo-French impressionist painter.
Autograph Letter Signed in French to Monsieur de Bellio, 2 pages 8vo (on conjoint leaves), Les Sablons, Par Moret (Seine et Marne), no date. Asking for medical advice for his son, who was suffering nosebleeds, and complaining of the hot weather. With a translation.
'... What a heatwave. How lucky those people are who can stay indoors between four thick walls with the windows closed and a good book to read. I have to change my shirt several times a day and if I had any sense I would take three showers a day - one in the morning, one before lunch and one before dinner. ...'
Letters of Sisley very rarely appear on the market.
[No: 23281]

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