Manuel was the official photographer of the French government from 1914 to 1944. Vintage 6 x 8.5 Henri Manuel portrait of Gabriel Faure, affixed to its original 10 x 12.75 mount, signed on the mount in black ink by Faure, and dated Paris 1909, and also signed by Manuel; and a vintage 6.5 x 9 Manuel photo of Alexandre Georges at a piano, affixed to its original 10 x 12.75 mount, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Thank you, dear Sir, for your beautiful photographs which all my friends like and admire. Alexandre Georges, Nov. 11, 1905,” and also signed by Manuel. In fine condition. Accompanied by an original Manuel studio folder. RR Auction COA.
