I AM MADAME X; A Novel
New York London Toronto Sydney Singapore: Scribner / A Lisa Drew Book, 2003. Sargeant. First Edition. Cloth and boards. SIGNED by the Author, 8vo, black cloth over black boards, Mylar-protected photographic dust jacket of John Singer Sargent's famous painting of "Madame X" [Virginie Gautreau], 261 pages + [1] About the Author. Very Fine / Very Fine. Item #1268
ISBN: 0743211553
Born in New Orleans and raised at Parlange, gorgeous young Virginie Gautreau fled to Paris during the Civil War with her mother and sister. As the family and especially striking Virginie were assimilated into French high society, she became a "professional beauty" and married a banker. Unfortunately, she also developed a scandal-filled reputation for promiscuity. John Singer Sargeant painted her and created another scandal for himself, though he enriched our heritage.
Exceptional Condition for this exciting recreation of "Madame X," as Virginie became known.
Price: $35.00