GROSS CHAIM: (1902-1991) (x2)

GROSS CHAIM: (1902-1991) American sculptor. T.L.S., Chaim Gross, one page, 4to, New York, 21st October 1980, to Mr. Besser. Gross thanks his correspondent for having sent him a slide ´of my water color of the sketch for sculpture, 1944 which is in your collection´ and continues to explain ´This work, 22" x 11 1/4" was done in water color and crayon. They are studies for a sculpture, called "Twins". You will find it reproduced in my book of drawings and water colors, page 95, published by Harry N. Abrams. This house published a book on my sculpture, five years ago, with an introduction and text by Frank Getlein of the Washington Star.....´. Together with a signed New Year greetings card by Gross, the folding 8vo card featuring a reproduction of an image by the artist to the front cover. Signed by Gross to the inside, also on behalf of his wife Renee, in black ink beneath a printed greeting. VG to EX, 2