![CEZANNE, Paul (1839-1906). Autograph letter signed ('Paul Cezanne') to [Victor] Chocquet, Paris, 18 October 1889, begging as a favour the loan of La maison du pendu for the Exposition des XX in Brussels: 'Mise en demeure par l'association des XX de Bruxelles de prendre part à leur exposition et me trouvant pris au dépourvu, je me hazarde à vous demander la maison du Pendu pour leur être envoyé', 3 pages, 8vo, bifolium (minor soiling).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CKS/2011_CKS_08002_0016_000(cezanne_paul_autograph_letter_signed_to_victor_chocquet_paris_18_octob073534).jpg?w=1)
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CEZANNE, Paul (1839-1906). Autograph letter signed ('Paul Cezanne') to [Victor] Chocquet, Paris, 18 October 1889, begging as a favour the loan of La maison du pendu for the Exposition des XX in Brussels: 'Mise en demeure par l'association des XX de Bruxelles de prendre part à leur exposition et me trouvant pris au dépourvu, je me hazarde à vous demander la maison du Pendu pour leur être envoyé', 3 pages, 8vo, bifolium (minor soiling).
La maison du pendu, now at the Musée d'Orsay, was one of three paintings presented by Cezanne at the first impressionist exhibition in 1874. Bought after the exhibition by the comte Doria, it was subsequently acquired from him by M. and Mme Victor Chocquet.
La maison du pendu, now at the Musée d'Orsay, was one of three paintings presented by Cezanne at the first impressionist exhibition in 1874. Bought after the exhibition by the comte Doria, it was subsequently acquired from him by M. and Mme Victor Chocquet.
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