French author (1844–1924) who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1921. Vintage 4.5 x 3 magazine photo affixed to an off-white 7 x 8.5 card, an image of France examining a small sculpture, signed in ink on the mount, “Anatole France.” France has also added a notation in French, which he signs with his initials. Translated: “The Greek merchants bring terra cotta figurines to me, which I choose for the style and the form and which I then send to my friend Poltier of the Louvre for authenticity.” Mild toning to edges of mount, otherwise fine, clean condition. RRAuction COA.
