Camille Pissarro Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CAMILLE PISSARRO
Born: July 10, 1831 in Saint Thomas, Danish West Indies (now U.S. Virgin Islands)
Died: November 13, 1903 in Paris, France
Biography
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), born in the French Virgin Islands, was a groundbreaking French impressionists painter known for his urban and rural scenes and his portrayals of working people. In his middle years as an artist, he pioneered the distinctive style known as pointillism. A patriarch among the impressionists, Pissarro mentored Cézanne and Gaugin. He married Julie Vellay, originally a maid in his mother's household; they had eight children. All six children who survived to adulthood painted, in particular his son Lucien, mentioned in this letter, who became an artist of note. Pissarro moved to Eragny, 16 miles northwest of central Paris, in 1884, living there until his death. In his day, Eragny still offered rural landscapes, and many of his best known works were painted there. A few months after this letter was written, a large-scale retrospective exhibition increased his international fame and popularity.
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 354614Autograph letter signed: "C. Pissarro", detailing family matters and art. Pissarro humorously sketches his daughter Cocotte in a bustle and discusses his son Lucien's artistic endeavors, including etchings and a children's book. Letter includes two sketches of Cocotte.
Price: $7,500.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/01/1891 - HFSID 82408Autograph letter signed: C. Pisarro, dated January 1, 1891, addressed to My Dear Wife, discussing family matters and concerns over inheritance. Pissarro expresses wishes for a peaceful new year and mentions his son Titi's health.
Sale Price $2,395.00
$2,850.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/05/1893 - HFSID 52213Autograph letter signed: C. Pissarro, written to My dear wife on May 5, 1893, in Paris. Discussing encounters with Monet and family matters, Pissarro expresses reluctance to attend an Impressionist dinner and mentions his son Georges.
Sale Price $2,750.00
$3,250.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/17/1892 - HFSID 253868Letter written by Camille Pissarro to his wife, signed C. Pissaro, dated May 10, 1896. Discussing family and friends, including Monet, it highlights daily activities and expresses affection. The letter conveys Pissarro’s personal touch as a devoted husband.
Price: $3,250.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/05/1897 - HFSID 253301Autograph letter signed: C. Pissarro, written to My dear wife on June 5, 1897. Expressing gratitude for a gift basket and providing updates on their son Lucien's health, the letter showcases Pissarro's familial affection and personal insights.
Price: $2,850.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19 - HFSID 171406Autograph letter signed by Camille Pissarro, encouraging a visit from the addressee. Written in French, it discusses a recent meeting and includes a postscript about addressing his profession. Dated June 19 in Paris, it consists of two pages.
Price: $2,850.00
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CAMILLE PISSARRO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/27/1892 - HFSID 284372Handwritten letter signed by "C. Pissarro", dated December 27, 1892, discussing family and business matters with his wife, Julie. Written in French and translated, it expresses frustration with mail delays. Pissarro is recognized as a key figure in Impressionism.
Price: $3,650.00