MATISSE Henri (1869-1954) Lot n° 27

L.A.S. "H. Matisse", [Nice] Dimanche [1940], to Henry de MONTHERLANT; 1 page and a half in-8. He hopes that his trip was interesting and that he does not bring back "too desperate news". He regrets that he no longer has "the Martin du Gard", but makes him hand over Hitler told me. He gives him addresses of tailors in Nice, which were recommended to him, "because I never got dressed in Nice. Here is what I was told was excellent: Hettema [...] the suit was currently 3,500 fr - but everything is good, fabric cut and all and everything", as well as another "tailor with a good cut [...] who made the croupiers' clothes that had to be impeccable - he also has a good clientele. His name is Gentilomme [...]. I don't know the prices, I suppose they are more modest. I'll go to Hettema - but Gentilomme might be enough."