Paul SEBILLOT, Breton painter, writer and folklorist (Matign - Lot 572

Paul SEBILLOT, Breton painter, writer and folklorist (Matignon/ Côte d'Armor 1843-1918). Autograph letter signed "Paul SÉBILLOT, 20 rue Mazarine." May 25, 1873, to Mr. CASTAGNARY at the Journal LE SIÈCLE, 14 rue Chauchat (Envelope enclosed) 1 page ¼ in-8°: "Monsieur, j'ai pensé que les lignes bienveillantes que vous consacrez dans votre excellent article sur l'Exposition des Refusés méritaient de moi mieux que la politesse d'une simple carte de visite. Your appreciation is all the more precious to me as it comes from the Critic considered in the world of artists to be the most competent in matters of Art. Thank you, then, for your kind article: it cheers me up a little, I confess, after a setback I thought very much deserved; and I hope that at the next Salon I shall once again deserve your encouragement by persevering on the path of nature and truth, which I believe is the only right one...".