François BONVIN (1817-1887), painter. Autograph... Lot 379

François BONVIN (1817-1887), painter. Autograph letter signed. 2 pp. in-12. Paris, December 2, 1871. On his return from London, he gladly agrees to take part in the sale organized in favor of the Barbizon School painter Auguste Anastasi [who suffered complete blindness in 1870]. "I'm delighted, Monsieur, that you thought of me to take part, and before the end of the month, I'll bring you my obolus. Title: Une religieuse (souvenir de Bruges)". "Please express to our poor comrade all the feelings of compassion that his condition inspires in me, which will perhaps be mine before long, alas!".