Distinguished American-born artist (1856 - 1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in various media, his fame rests primarily on his evocative, penetrating society portraits. ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to "My dear Hunecker," in part: "I have often envied your having, and having invented, that miraculous engagement book, so I appreciate your charming gift very, very much. Thank you a thousand times for it, and the trouble you have taken to write all the days out plain. It is a very pretty and very useful souvenir. I don't know whether I gave you the name of the photographer: Paul Laib, 3 Thistle Grove, Fulham Road—you had better give instruction…whether you want the drawing sent directly to you when framed, or the photographer. I am dining out a Friday to meet Mrs. Ramsay & I am afraid if she sings it may be difficult to get away but I will try my best. Kindest messages to Mrs. Hunecker. If everybody were as patient and as good natured as Mrs. H, I should not have taken paughtret painting en griffes." In fine condition, with two small mounting remnants on the first page, and three light edge mounting stains on the last.Format: ALS