Extremely influential French artist (1887-1968) associated with Dadaism and conceptual art, best remembered for his controversial 'Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2' painting and his 'Readymade' recontextualized found objects. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 18, 1964. Handwritten letter to Carole Cook at Barnard College, in part: "First I am very sorry to have neglected to answer your letter…I had to undergo a serious check up in a hospital and forgot all about my mail. If there is still for your paper, I suggest that you call me up any morning around 10 A.M. at AL 48692 and we will arrange for you to come down here, 28 W. 10th St. Hoping this will help you." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Duchamp's hand, incorporating his surname as part of the return address on the flap.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$35.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
