ALS in French, three pages on two sheets, 4.5 x 7, April 26, 1887. Handwritten letter by Claude Monet to gallery owner Georges Petit, sent two weeks before the opening of the 6th International Exhibition at Georges Petit’s gallery. Monet asks for advice regarding which the paintings to exhibit.
In full (translated): "Would you be so kind as to send me a note to let me know the deadline for the catalogue? I have just had twelve days of bad weather, which made me delay, and I would absolutely like to finish one or two paintings which I am currently working on. If possible, I would like to go back to Paris only the day before the pictures are hung, that is to say at the last minute. But how to decide which paintings will be yours? It would be good if you should endeavor to come to Giverny, should you have a spare afternoon. As you can see, everybody comes here but you. Try to come. I will be much pleased to have your opinion as to which things should be exhibited. Send me a note right now if you can and, in any case, tell me a deadline and send me a list if you cannot come." In fine condition, with a short tear to the edge of the first page.
A significant letter reflecting Monet’s trust towards one of the most influential art dealers of the time. Monet had a fruitful relationship with Petit, at whose gallery he exhibited at least four times between 1885 and 1898.
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