BEAUX-ART - Pierre DMITRIENKO(1925-1974, painter, engraver a - Lot 377

BEAUX-ART - Pierre DMITRIENKO(1925-1974, painter, engraver and sculptor of Greek-Russian origin) / Autograph letter signed "Pierre", 3 p in-4, addressed to actorAndrés Wheatley(1916-2009), preserved envelope enclosed on which the painter has written on the back "Dmitrienko Dieudonné Oise", following, autograph subscription signed by his wife actressChristiane Lénier (1926-1989), 1950s: "Christianeayant tous les jours des remords de plus en envahissants vis à vis toi, je réponds pour crever l'abcès, car je pense (tu la connais) l'idée simplette de prendre une plume ne vient pas à la tête. It's an intellectual function that has definitely eluded her since she left school. So here's the news. Christiane is having her smile changed (having so far only succeeded in a few small European, shall we say national, jobs), and has definitively resolved to expatriate to the Americas. But to do this, she needs the right stuff, and she's starting to compete unfairly with a certain Burt Lancaster [nb: Allusion to the western films he made, such as Vera Cruz, in which he sported that famous "Colgate toothpaste" smile]. As for me, I see it all with a resigned eye, and curse the drunk who has brought about such a change in conception and personality. I don't have a say in the matter; like an aging Renoir, I've clung to the little bed rack to escape this fateful atmosphere, occasionally receiving a trough of food, and served by the future star of Holywood or Colgate-who knows? [...] Christiane obviously calls me an idiot, and advises me, above all for my good health, both physical and moral, to extinguish this gentle glow of intelligence. I agree with great regret. We'd love to see you frolic in the countryside. I shake your hand cordially and send my best regards to Memy [Mayme, Wheatley's wife] - Christiane continued the correspondence: "After the antics of "Monsieur Pierre", as I only call him very respectfully now that he has decided to try to become intelligent (between us... he'll have a hard time of it), I'm writing you a little note anyway, dear André, to thank you for your kind card - we're both doing very well - the repairs are almost finished - just a little more patience and it's over - if you feel like coming, phone - 9 àDieudonné Oiseand I'll explain how to do it. We'd love to see you. Give my love to Mamy. Love".