BEARDEN, ROMARE] A small Romare Bearden archive , including correspondence etc. to Miss Jenny Peloso at the Bank of Commerce, Long Island City. Most 1985-6, with six autograph notes signed, five with original envelopes (all signed R.B., two with small drawings); a typed letter signed Romare B; a typed air letter form (with holograph corrections) signed Romare; an autograph postcard similarly signed; a 1977 catalogue inscribed Romare Bearden; two magazines signed by Bearden; a group of six cards, some with personal notes, from Nanette Bearden; two books inscribed by her; and a small group of materials pertaining to Romare Bearden's obsequies. Bearden and his wife clearly had a cordial relationship with this bank employee (a photograph of the two together is included), and the letters are engaging and amusing. Autograph material relating to the great African-American painter is uncommon at auction. C
BEARDEN, ROMARE] A small Romare Bearden archive , including correspondence etc. to Miss Jenny Peloso at the Bank of Commerce, Long Island City. Most 1985-6, with six autograph notes signed, five with original envelopes (all signed R.B., two with small drawings); a typed letter signed Romare B; a typed air letter form (with holograph corrections) signed Romare; an autograph postcard similarly signed; a 1977 catalogue inscribed Romare Bearden; two magazines signed by Bearden; a group of six cards, some with personal notes, from Nanette Bearden; two books inscribed by her; and a small group of materials pertaining to Romare Bearden's obsequies. Bearden and his wife clearly had a cordial relationship with this bank employee (a photograph of the two together is included), and the letters are engaging and amusing. Autograph material relating to the great African-American painter is uncommon at auction. C
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert![BEARDEN, ROMARE] A small Romare Bearden archive](https://doyle.com/sites/default/files/styles/auction_slider/public/images/lots/2014-11-24/1035542.jpg?itok=zxE6WCN1 "Source: Doyle New York - Auctioneers & Appraisers")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
