Belgian artist (1898–1967) best known for his paintings in a surrealist, humor-tinged style, often incorporating such trademark elements as bowler hat–wearing men, windows, eyes, and female torsos. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 9.25, personal letterhead, February 23, 1967. Letter to his main art dealer, from Greece, Alexandre Iolas. Translated in full: “I enclose this letter that I answered by saying that it is up to you to organize a retrospective exhibition of my works and that you own necessary documents and data for such an undertaking. Not withstanding this question I received so many proposals that I would need a full staff to help me answer all the requests. But the letter of Dr. Schmidt does deserve, I believe, to be taken into consideration. I have learned through Mr. and Mrs Majar whom met you last Saturday that my exhibition is not indifferent to many of the young people who visit it. This is less important but I would like to receive by registered post a number of catalogs of the exhibition. I have friends here who are very hungry for this sort of book. Thank you so much in advance if you see Nikky please give her a kiss for me.” In fine condition, with several pencil notations and a couple of light creases. RRAuction COA.
