FREDERIC A. BARTHOLDI - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/28/1902 - HFSID 251402
Price: $1,600.00
FREDERIC BARTHOLDI
Letter from the sculptor responding to a bust request, saying that no longer does such
work
Autograph Letter signed: "Bartholdi", in black ink, 1p, 4½x7. Colmar, 1902 September 28.
To an unnamed “Sir”. In French, translated in full: "I have the regret of not being able to
respond to your wish. The bust you asked for is a rather unrewarding thing to do; I do not do such
work anymore, except in exceptional circumstances./ Please accept my kindest sentiments". French
sculptor Frederic Bartholdi (1834-1904) is best known for his statue of Liberty
Enlightening the World, more popularly known as the Statue of Liberty, which arrived in
New York harbor on June 17, 1885 aboard the French steamer Isère. The statue was
designed by Bartholdi as a tribute to America's freedom, liberty, and self-determination,
created at a time when the French were having their own issues of independence.
Bartholdi, who had personally chosen the location for the statue, unveiled his creation, a gift
from the people of France to America, on October 28, 1886. An accomplished sculptor, he
created many other works besides the Statue of Liberty that reside in his home country of
France, though none have become as symbolic. Fold in center. Toned. Slight surface creases.
Slightly soiled. Otherwise, fine condition.
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