Three autograph letters signed (ALS) by the iconic American artist, with original invitation to his memorial service and reception in New York City.
Very good plus.
Price: $1,800.00
Three handwritten letters, one from 1982 and two from 1986, by the celebrated African-American painter of the famed MIGRATION SERIES (among many other beloved works). The letters contain Lawrence's congenial responses to Mr. Harold F. Mays Jr., in requests for autographs of books by and about Lawrence. Also included is Mays's invitation to the artist's memorial service, held shortly after his death in the year 2000, at Riverside Church in New York. Mays and his partner of more than 50 years, Harold Herman, owned Two Harolds Antiques in Alexandria, VA for many years. The two were a legendary and pioneering interracial gay couple in the DC region. A warm collection of correspondence with a legendary artist with notable provenance.
n.p. n.p, 1982-1986; 2000. Letters 11'' x 8.5'' each. Original handwritten letters on onion skin paper, in blue and black ink; trifolds to leaves from mailing. Two printed cards in original envelope (roughly opened). Faint marginal toning to letters.
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