^Lot 613 Erik Satie

Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early decades of the 20th-century. Though best known for his series of ‘Gymnopedies,’ Satie carved out a singular niche in the history of modern music for his enigmatic, witty, humor tinged works bearing such titles as ‘Vexations’ and ‘Genuine Flabby Preludes for a Dog.’ Among his well-known eccentricities was an evident passion for umbrellas, which were found in great quantity in his lodgings after his death. ALS in French, two pages, 4.5 x 3, Arcueil - Cachan, January 6, 1922, signed “Your old friend, Erik Satie.” Letter to Madame Caryathy. Translated in full: “Delicious artist and friends. Please excuse me for not having written sooner. I have a devilish cold. I was therefore prevented to go to Thursday’s rehearsal at the Olympia, which is not too serious, as we could not have worked anyway. The score has not yet been reduced. We have to see Hotel. Also the bassoons have been lost. Who’s responsible. I was furious, the other day the conductor is very kind and not at all Clumsy, but he cannot conduct if there are no material. The whole ‘thing’ should be recovered and given to Hotel. I think this will be the simplest. Hotel will review it and reestablish the score the way it should be. Hello again, dear friend. Take care of yourself. How is Trènois? Pour friend. I appreciate him.” Reverse bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, uniform toning to edges passing through signature and a small separation to hinge.