Walter E. SPINDLER (?, 1878 - Paris, 1940) Tribute to Sarah Bernhardt, December 30, 1890 Pen and ink, brown and gold wash. Localized and dated: "Old Park Ventnor J W. December 30, 1890". Inscription: "Madam Allow me to write you two words to send you my most sincere wishes for the New Year, and all the years, many, I hope, that follow! I know from the advice you have given us all". Dedicated in the gold circle at the top right (visible under UV): "to Madame Sarah Bernhardt". (Lined, writing ink stained). 26 x 28,2 cm Drawing composed by Spindler and sent to Sarah Bernhardt on the occasion of the new year 1891. It is joined : Special issues of La Plume dedicated to the tragedienne. Two invitations to the inauguration of the plaque at 56 boulevard Pereire in Paris, where the tragedienne lived, on Monday March 26, 1973. A letter from the City Council of Paris informing of the inauguration of the Sarah Bernhardt square, dated May 28, 1936, with a supplement to the official municipal bulletin of the City of Paris. A photograph of Sarah Bernhardt's study showing Spindler's drawing.