Falaise (Calvados)

Autograph postcard signed by Othon Friesz addressed from his property in Falaise to Louis Soullié, who was a French bookseller specializing in art sale catalogues, a publisher, an art dealer, a gallery owner and an art bibliographer.
On the front, the postcard shows the reproduction of an engraving entitled "Foire de Guilbray, au XVIe siècle." Othon Friesz has added these few words: "Falaise Juin 04. Très amical souvenir ainsi qu'aux vôtres. EOFriesz." (Falaise June 04. Very friendly regards as well as to yours. EOFriesz.)

Autograph letter dated and signed by Othon Friesz, from his property in Falaise, 43 lines in black ink, to Louis Soullié who was a French bookseller specializing in art sale catalogues, a publisher, art dealer, gallery owner and art bibliographer.
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"Val d'Ante Falaise,
dear sir,
I am informed that I may collect my canvases as the exhibition is finished. If it does not inconvenience you, would you keep them in storage until October. If not, write to me - I will arrange to have them collected. Did the exhibition yield anything? Any sales? I am in the midst of work at the moment, favored by superb weather. I hope you are in good health and that your business is thriving. I wish this for you with all my heart. My most eager regards. EOFriesz. P.S.: My wife sends you her friendship as well as to yours. 24 June 04."

Autograph letter dated and signed by Othon Friesz, from his property at Falaise, 21 lines in blue ink, to Louis Soullié who was a French bookseller specializing in art sale catalogues, a publisher, art dealer, gallery owner and art bibliographer.
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"Hautes Folies Falaise,
dear sir,
can my canvases wait another 4 or 6 days at most at Clarc's? as it would be easy for me to have them collected at that time by my friend Dufy. I hope you are well as are yours? Our kind regards most devoted. OFRiesz 12 Oct. 04"

Autograph letter dated and signed by Othon Friesz, from his property in Falaise, 34 lines in blue ink, to Louis Soullié who was a French bookseller specializing in art sale catalogues, a publisher, art dealer, gallery owner and art bibliographer.
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"Hautes Folies Falaise,
monsieur Soullié,
J'ai appris avec ennui votre insuccès momentané dans les affaires. Mauvaise chance qui je l'espère ne durera pas. Tout confiant en votre honneteté en laquelle, j'ai foi. Je vous serais obligé de me dire quand je pourrais faire retirer les toiles entreposées chez vous. Répondez-moi ici à Falaise. Si je dois avoir affaire à votre liquidateur procurez m'en l'adresse necéssaire. Votre toujours dévoué EOFriesz. Et bon courage malgré ça un mauvais pas ça se passse comme autre chose. Amitiés de ma femme aux vôtres 16 Septembre 04." (I learned with concern of your momentary setback in business. Bad luck which I hope will not last. Fully confident in your honesty in which I have faith. I would be obliged if you could tell me when I could have the canvases stored with you collected. Reply to me here in Falaise. If I must deal with your liquidator please provide me with the necessary address. Your ever devoted EOFriesz. And good courage despite this, a rough patch passes like anything else. Greetings from my wife to yours 16 September 04.)