Philip JOHNSON: "Several new projects [tie] me to my desk" Typed Letter Signed

Johnson, Philip. (1906 - 2005) "Several new projects have tied me to my desk" - Typed Letter Signed TLS from the architect to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining an invitation to speak.  May 11, 1962; 1 pp., written on A4 Philip Johnson Associates stationary.  "Dear Madame Antonetto:/ How very flattering to get this new offer from you and I hope you believe me when I say I would like nothing better than to speak to your audiences.  Unfortunately, several new projects have me tied to my desk, so that for the next few years I am afraid you will have to cross me off your distinguished list.  I am truly sorry./  Yours very sincerely, [Signature] Philip Johnson."  While Johnson would conclude several projects in the next couple of years, including the Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln, Nebraska (1963), the New York State Theater (renamed David H. Koch Theater) at Lincoln Center (1964); and the New York State Pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair, depending on his definition of "new" in this letter, it is more likely he is referring to the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Public Health at Yale University (1966) or the Kreeger Museum in Washington, D.C. (1967).  Expected mailing folds, two holes to left margin, the recipient has written 62-63 in the upper left corner, else fine.The influential American architect Philip Johnson is especially known for his postmodern work since the 1980s. In 1930, he founded the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 1978 he was awarded an American Institute of ArchitectsGold Medal and in 1979 the first Pritzker Architecture Prize.Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

The influential American architect Philip Johnson is especially known for his postmodern work since the 1980s. In 1930, he founded the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In 1978 he was awarded an American Institute of ArchitectsGold Medal and in 1979 the first Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Irma Antonetto (1920-1993), was founder and director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana [Association of Italian Culture] for 46 years, during which time she brought some 400 philosophers, writers, scientists, artists, and Nobel winners to lecture in Italy. She was recipient of the 1964 Cavaliere al merito della Repubblica italiana.