The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
106. Unique and complex documentary lot consisting of various documents, addressed or drafted by Father Grigore Pișculescu, under the pseudonym Gala Galaction, originating from the historical collection Șerban Țuculescu-Maria Galaction.
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 100
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 175
Session
Tue, 7 October 2025 12:00
Brought to you by
The lot is composed of the following items:
1. Holographic letter, signed, from Emilian Panaitescu, dated Rome 15 January 1937, with the letterhead of the Romanian School in Rome, referring to literary and personal issues.
2. Three holographic letters, signed, October-December 1954, one with the original envelope, from the painter Dumitru Norocea, referring to personal matters, interventions on behalf of friends, congratulations, family.
3. A postcard traveled Iasi-Bucharest, 30 December 1950, with New Year's greetings, sent by the university professor Cicerone Iordăchescu.
4. A postcard traveled London-Bucharest, unidentified sender, referring to family matters.
5. A postcard traveled Cairo-Bucharest, sent by Ioan G. Duca; includes friendly greetings.
6. Two holographic letters, signed and dated November 1934, one with the original envelope, sent by Sebastian Teodorescu; contain memories, reminiscing, thoughts about life.
7. Comprehensive holographic letter, signed and dated 12 March 1936, from the hieromonk Benedict Teiuș, referring to theological study issues, sent from Germany.
8. Holographic letter, signed and dated 23 December 1954, with original envelope, from Rabbi David Șafran; includes Christmas greetings.
9. Holographic letter, signed and partially dated, sent by Rouet de Ceresnes, French teacher at St. Sance, about common friends, daily life, personal matters.
10. Holographic draft of a letter, composed by Gala Galaction, dated 13 January 1955, to the vice president of Broadcasting; includes a favor request.
11. Six holographic drafts of letters, signed and dated 1951-1954, sent to various unidentified recipients, and two original envelopes; their content is diverse, from personal, topical issues to administrative matters.
12. Comprehensive letter from the priest Gheorghe Cunescu, holograph, signed and dated 15 February 1959, to Alexandru Cerna-Rădulescu, a close collaborator of Patriarch Iustinian Marina; includes an account and request for support for the publication of a work about Gala Galaction's life and work. The original envelope is kept.
13. Two holographic petitions, dated 1940 and signed, addressed to Patriarch Conon and the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest, with the request to be appointed parish priest in Paris.
14. Holographic letter from Galaction to Ana Aslan, signed and dated 19 August 1953, with the request for her support in a health matter.
15. Seven documents of administrative correspondence between the Ministry of Cults and Public Instruction, Church House Administration, School House Administration, 1904-1928 and Gala Galaction, with letterhead, signed and dated, referring to his activity as a teacher.
Dimensions
custom minimum: 9 x 14 cm, maximum: 33.5 x 21 cm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
The lot is composed of the following items:
1. Holographic letter, signed, from Emilian Panaitescu, dated Rome 15 January 1937, with the letterhead of the Romanian School in Rome, referring to literary and personal issues.
2. Three holographic letters, signed, October-December 1954, one with the original envelope, from the painter Dumitru Norocea, referring to personal matters, interventions on behalf of friends, congratulations, family.
3. A postcard traveled Iasi-Bucharest, 30 December 1950, with New Year's greetings, sent by the university professor Cicerone Iordăchescu.
4. A postcard traveled London-Bucharest, unidentified sender, referring to family matters.
5. A postcard traveled Cairo-Bucharest, sent by Ioan G. Duca; includes friendly greetings.
6. Two holographic letters, signed and dated November 1934, one with the original envelope, sent by Sebastian Teodorescu; contain memories, reminiscing, thoughts about life.
7. Comprehensive holographic letter, signed and dated 12 March 1936, from the hieromonk Benedict Teiuș, referring to theological study issues, sent from Germany.
8. Holographic letter, signed and dated 23 December 1954, with original envelope, from Rabbi David Șafran; includes Christmas greetings.
9. Holographic letter, signed and partially dated, sent by Rouet de Ceresnes, French teacher at St. Sance, about common friends, daily life, personal matters.
10. Holographic draft of a letter, composed by Gala Galaction, dated 13 January 1955, to the vice president of Broadcasting; includes a favor request.
11. Six holographic drafts of letters, signed and dated 1951-1954, sent to various unidentified recipients, and two original envelopes; their content is diverse, from personal, topical issues to administrative matters.
12. Comprehensive letter from the priest Gheorghe Cunescu, holograph, signed and dated 15 February 1959, to Alexandru Cerna-Rădulescu, a close collaborator of Patriarch Iustinian Marina; includes an account and request for support for the publication of a work about Gala Galaction's life and work. The original envelope is kept.
13. Two holographic petitions, dated 1940 and signed, addressed to Patriarch Conon and the Dean of the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest, with the request to be appointed parish priest in Paris.
14. Holographic letter from Galaction to Ana Aslan, signed and dated 19 August 1953, with the request for her support in a health matter.
15. Seven documents of administrative correspondence between the Ministry of Cults and Public Instruction, Church House Administration, School House Administration, 1904-1928 and Gala Galaction, with letterhead, signed and dated, referring to his activity as a teacher.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom minimum: 9 x 14 cm, maximum: 33.5 x 21 cm
Brought to you by
Similar lots
154. Decree issued by the ruler's office of the Romanian Country, Matei Basarab, on February 20, 1636, rare, collection item
Starting price
EUR 1.500
Sold
EUR 1.500
271. "Ottoman Empire Map" by Matthäus Seutter, Augsburg, circa 1750
Starting price
EUR 200
Sold
EUR 250
