DUCHAMP Marcel. Autograph correspondence signed to Georges S - Lot 55

DUCHAMP Marcel. Autograph correspondence signed to Georges Staempfli. New-York, May 27 and September 3, 1959, March 21, 1959: 1959-1961: 3 pp. 1/2 in-8 and 1 p. in-4. - 2 autograph letters signed (1p. in-4 and 1 p. in-8 1/2) concerning Staempfli's purchase of La Bagarre d'Austerlitz from Belgian collector Marie Sarlet. "You may consider this letter as an attestation of authenticity for the "BAGARRE D'AUSTERLITZ" 1921 and I will sign it for you when I return to N-Y in September. I have no exact idea of the possible selling price. It also depends on the condition it's in after 39 years." [...] "Roché's death has touched us deeply and I have received a long and beautiful letter from Madame Roché. I will keep you informed of the fate of her collection." - signed autograph receipt (1 pp. in-8) addressed to George Staempfli, 35,910 pesetas.