Winterhalter, Franz Xaver Eigenhändiger Brief... Lot n° 195

Winterhalter, Franz Xaver Handwritten letter with signature by the German portrait painter to "Euer Hochwohlgeboren". German handwriting on machine-made paper. Paris, Nov. 6, 1855. 2 pp. on 1 double sheet (each approx. 18.9 x 12.3 cm). Letter to a sent receipt. "As for the lithograph you write to me about, which is currently being made in Stuttgart, I must only regret that I cannot do anything about it, for only when I have the picture and the artist before me can my advice ... be of any use ... Now I ask you to have the kindness to read the enclosed letter ... Miss v. Massenbach ..." - Winterhalter (1805-1873) was considered the most famous and most sought-after portraitist of the princely courts of Europe at the time. - With illegible sign. Annotation "Presented on Nov. 10, 1855." - Traces of multiple folding, a few small ink and foxing spots, otherwise well preserved. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.