Lot 190
Zola, Emile (1840 – 1902) French novelist; major exponent of naturalism; famous for his role in the Dreyfus Affair. Autograph Quotation in French Signed: "Il est quelque chose de pire que la bêtise: c'est l'esprit. Emile Zola," ("There is something worse than stupidity: that is wit."), in dark brown ink on a 3½x4½" card with an embossed emblem of St. Michael slaying the dragon. Light toning, else fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized $276 |
