[POLIAKOFF, Serge]

[POLIAKOFF, Serge] Set of 2 signed autograph letters concerning the Serge Poliakoff plaques engraved by Jean Signovert, exchanged in 1982 between Madame Marcel Poncet and Josie Barandon, Signovert’s widow. - Handwritten, signed letter from Marcel Poncet, dated September 10, 1982, on “La Rose des Vents” letterhead, 2 handwritten pages. - Autograph signed letter from Josie Barrandon, dated Paris, October 22, 1982; 1 handwritten page. Correspondence of documentary interest regarding the engraving plates executed by Jean Signovert for Serge Poliakoff. In her letter, Ms. Poncet mentions the shipment of a book dedicated to Poliakoff as well as the question of the future of the “Signovert plates,” noting that some of them could be found among the engravings viewed and printed by Jean Signovert. She emphasizes the importance of preserving this collection, recalling Alexis Poliakoff’s dedication to his father’s work, and suggests that these plates be entrusted to the sculptor Antoine Poncet to ensure their preservation should Josie find them. Josie Barrandon’s reply confirms that she searched for these plates after the studio was dismantled and indicates that they were likely set aside during the cleanup. An interesting collection for the history of Serge Poliakoff’s engravings and for documenting Jean Signovert’s work as an engraver. Folds. Provenance: Jean SIGNOVERT studio collection.