Distinguished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in various media, his fame rests primarily on his evocative, penetrating society portraits. ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “My dear Abbott.” In part: “I am obliged to go to the country on Friday afternoon. I ought to have told you, if I had thought of it, then the day had not been settled for a sitting of George Meredith at Box Hill.” Intersecting folds, some light mirroring of ink from folding, and a bit of light toning, otherwise fine condition. Sargent apparently made two drawings of the aging novelist, during the summer of 1896, at Meredith's home in Box Hill. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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