^Lot 769 Maurice Ravel

Highly influential French composer (1875–1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored orchestral music, and virtuosic piano pieces. ALS in French, on the correspondence side of a 5.25 x 3.25 picture postcard of Montfort l’Amaury, May 11, 1925. Letter to “Monsieur L. Hogge,” in Liege. In full (translated): “I owe you an apology dear Sir: I was so busy correcting proofs at the time that your kind letters arrived. I will have the pleasure to see you again soon, and best wishes until that time.” Scattered light soiling to correspondence side, two postmarks above address panel, a few light corner tip creases, and a few surface marks to image, otherwise fine condition.