Lettre autographe signée de Robert de Montesquiou remerciant son bienveillant correspondant

Grateful autograph letter dated and signed by the dandy count, 14 lines written in blue ink, probably addressed to his friend, the critic Henri Lapauze.
"Mon cher ami,
ne doutez pas que je ne sache, dans cet aimable, spirituel et bienveillant article, faire la part du critique intelligent qui l'a rédigé, et celle du fidèle ami qui l'a inspiré.
L'acte de donation, en faveur de votre musée, vous portera mon remerciement.
La statuette est de cire... , je l'espère, cependant, durable, et l'avalanche de roses, que vient décrire si poétiquement Alexandre, lui promet une compagnie délicate, elle aussi, plus précieuse d'être fragile. Votre RMontesquiou. 26 Octobre 1921." ["My dear friend,
do not doubt that I know how, in this amiable, witty and benevolent article, to distinguish between the part of the intelligent critic who wrote it, and that of the faithful friend who inspired it.
The deed of donation, in favor of your museum, will bear my thanks.
The statuette is made of wax..., I hope, however, that it will be durable, and the avalanche of roses, which Alexandre describes so poetically, promises it delicate company, also more precious for being fragile. Yours RMontesquiou. 26 October 1921."]
Fold marks inherent to envelope insertion, three letters having slightly smudged.