Eight autograph letters, from the artist Jules Perahim. [Paris], ca. 1970s-80s. Romanian.
At the end of each letter the artist added drawings in pen. Enclosed with one letter is an envelope with an illustration by Perahim.
Jules Perahim (1914-2008), was a Jewish painter and sculptor born in Romania.
Perahim was a prominent member in the movement of surrealist artist in Bucharest. When still young he published his works in the surrealist periodical Unu and was one of the founders of the Avant-garde periodical Alge. During World War II, was persecuted for his anti-capitalist and anti-fascist paintings and fled to the Soviet Union; from there he was taken to Caucasus and to Armenia. Returned to Bucharest in 1944 and in 1969 immigrated to France. His works were exhibited in many exhibitions and museums worldwide.
Eight letters and an envelope. Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Folding marks, creases, stains and small tears at margins of a number of leaves.
Enclosed: three promotional leaflets for exhibitions of Perhaim's works (two towards exhibitions in Tel-Aviv and one in Canada), and one postcard in color with one of his works.