SEINE-ET-MARNE. Étienne BERNE-BELLECOUR, Painter, photograph - Lot 579

SEINE-ET-MARNE. Étienne BERNE-BELLECOUR, Painter, photographer, engraver and illustrator (Boulogne sur Mer/Pas-de-Calais 1838-1910). Autograph letter signed "E. BERNE-BELLECOUR" written from his Château d'ÉGREVILLE (77) on July 31, 1880. 2 pages (18 x 11 cm): "Dear Sir,... arrived yesterday from Nemours I went to see your friend FINET to order some illuminations. But he was on his way with your brother-in-law... I preferred to contact you directly. Here's what I need: 150 colored glasses (blue, white, red and yellow) all ready to light, with wax and wicks. Plus 250 Venetian lanterns of all shapes, however in this quantity. Twenty white stars. All to be sent as soon as possible to Mr Finet in Égreville. Please, dear Sir, remind me of Madame BLOCH..."