Enigmatic and important Hollywood director (1894-1969) credited with polishing Marlene Dietrich into a glamorous, sensuous star. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 30, 1946. Letter asking "whether you might be interested in showing my collection at the Museum of Modern Art," noting "the acquisition of a fine Degas, the celebrated Tower Bridge by Kokoschka, an early Matisse and Rouault, the fine Grand Nu by Modigliani, the Chagall…also a very large Maillol…a couple of fine Pascins, a Kisling, etc. The collection has only been at the L.A. museum twice, and has not been exhibited elsewhere." In very good to fine condition, with creasing and edge tears.
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