6.5x9.5 One page, front and back ALS dated May 22 54 on Hotel Europa E. Britannis Venezia, Italy letterhead. Written and signed at the conclusion "B.B." by Bernard Berenson. There's a tear to the letter in a Y shape with creasing throughout. In fair condition.
(1865-1959) Bernard Berenson was an American art historian specializing in the Renaissance. His book The Drawings of the Florentine Painters was an international success. His wife Mary is thought to have had a large hand in some of the writings.
Berenson was a major figure in the attribution of Old Masters, at a time when these were attracting new interest by American collectors, and his judgments were widely respected in the art world.
Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.