Jean-Léon Gérôme — Signed autograph note from JEAN-LEON GEROME to Charles Obach
Paris, A fine autograph note from academic Orientalist painter Jean-Léon Gérôme to Charles Obach, alluding to a painting by the artist. Gérôme's father-in-law was art dealer and publisher Jean-Baptiste Adolphe Goupil; Obach was the manager of Goupil's London branch. About 25 words (including Obach's address) written neatly in brown ink on fine laid writing paper. Signed by Gérôme. A short closed marginal tear, else fine. With printed French transcription and English translation of text., Jean-Léon Gérôme