Influential, forward-looking Austrian artist (1890–1918) who takes a place among the leading figures of the Expressionist movement of the early 20th century. Schiele was among the millions of Europeans who succumbed to the Spanish flu during the epidemic of 1918, a few days after his wife. Rare signed mailing envelope, 6 x 4, addressed to his wife Edith and entirely filled out in Schiele’s hand in German, including her full address and his signature in the return address area on the flap, “Egon Schiele.” In very good condition, with an irregular edge from opening, scattered soiling, a few pencil notations, and a tear to the lower left of the front. A meaningful memento of a couple who died a mere three days apart shortly thereafter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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