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Authentic John Singer Sargent Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) — October 5, 1922
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, 100% authentic handwritten letter by the legendary American painter John Singer Sargent (1856–1925). Written on official stationery from The Copley-Plaza in Boston, this letter provides a fascinating look into the business and pricing of Sargent\'s highly coveted watercolors.
Item Details:Author: John Singer Sargent (Signed \"John S. Sargent\")Date: October 5, 1922 (Dated Thursday, Oct 5th on stationery; confirmed by postmark)Location: The Copley-Plaza, Boston, MassachusettsRecipient: Mrs. Lyman of Ponkapoag, Mass.Inclusions: Includes both the double-sided handwritten letter and the original postmarked envelope with a 2-cent stamp.
Transcript:\"Thursday, Oct. 5th / My dear Mrs. Lyman, I have only three water colors left and only one is of the Maine Coast. The price of them is One Thousand Dollars a piece. They are here at the Copley Plaza, and if you care to see them, and will name a day and hour, either my sister or I will be glad to show them to you. Yesterday & Monday were such very windy days to find us. Yours sincerely, John S. Sargent\"
Historical Significance:During the 1920s, Sargent spent significant time at the Copley-Plaza hotel while working on his famous mural commissions for the Boston Public Library and the Museum of Fine Arts. His watercolors from this late period are considered masterworks. This letter captures an extraordinary moment where he quotes his exact market price ($1,000 in 1922—equivalent to roughly $18,000+ today) and mentions a scarce \"Maine Coast\" piece.
Authenticity Guarantee: I guarantee this item will pass authentication by any major third-party grading service (PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett). Buy with absolute confidence.
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