[ Autographs ] FREDERIC AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI (1834 - 1904) French sculptor known for his colossal figures, most notably the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Fine content A.L.S. "Bartholdi" 3pp. 8vo.,[n.p.], Jan. 28, 1903, in French to a friend regarding his refusal to compromise his art for the sake of public approval. Untranslated, butvery deserving of further research, in fine condition.