Gustav Klimt Autograph Letter Signed
Gustav Klimt writes to Clara Pollaczek, evoking Vienna’s celebrated cultural circle
Austrian symbolist painter (1862–1918) who was one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, best remembered for his 'golden phase' and such works as 'The Kiss' and 'Adele Bloch-Bauer I.' ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Handwritten letter to the Austrian writer Clara Pollaczek, best remembered as the partner of Arthur Schnitzler. In part: "I am already committed for this evening—please don't be upset that I cannot accept your kind invitation. I kindly ask for your understanding! I seem to have bad luck, as I see it, and you will not invite me anymore! Please forgive me. Wishing you pleasant holidays." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope, addressed in Klimt's own hand. A scarce and desirable letter linking Klimt to the vibrant cultural and artistic circles of early 20th-century Vienna.
Gustav Klimt writes to Clara Pollaczek, evoking Vienna’s celebrated cultural circle
Austrian symbolist painter (1862–1918) who was one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement, best remembered for his 'golden phase' and such works as 'The Kiss' and 'Adele Bloch-Bauer I.' ALS in German, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Handwritten letter to the Austrian writer Clara Pollaczek, best remembered as the partner of Arthur Schnitzler. In part: "I am already committed for this evening—please don't be upset that I cannot accept your kind invitation. I kindly ask for your understanding! I seem to have bad luck, as I see it, and you will not invite me anymore! Please forgive me. Wishing you pleasant holidays." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope, addressed in Klimt's own hand. A scarce and desirable letter linking Klimt to the vibrant cultural and artistic circles of early 20th-century Vienna.
