COLETTE. 2 L.A.S., [circa 1945], to "Tonton" [Gaston Baheux, owner of Liberty's cabaret]; 1 page in-8 with gilt border with large chromolithographed decoration, and 2 pages in-8 with jagged border with decorative vignette in colors.
Beautifully decorated letters.
She wishes Uncle a happy birthday by sticking to her letter a chromo representing a big basket of lily of the valley and two fishes: "The April fool is late, but the lily of the valley is early"...
"Twelve eggs, dear Uncle! And a bushel of coffee! It's a party. [...] To both of them we send our best wishes as friends who, although old, still know how to be tender. They bought a Simca 8, which was already in the garage being repaired, and went to see Marguerite Moreno "in "her" room! Do you think you can see and hear a more amazing show of Marguerite? Around her, they make, they make a little barnyard "...
An autograph envelope from Jean Cocteau to "Tonton" and a postcard representing Colette Willy as Claudine are attached.
Live Monday 13 March 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 72

COLETTE. 2 L.A.S., [circa 1945], to "Tonton" [Gaston Baheux, owner of Liberty's cabaret]; 1 page in-8 with gilt border with large chromolithographed decoration, and 2 pages in-8 with jagged border with decorative vignette in colors. Beautifully decorated letters. She wishes Uncle a happy birthday by sticking to her letter a chromo representing a big basket of lily of the valley and two fishes: "The April fool is late, but the lily of the valley is early"... "Twelve eggs, dear Uncle! And a bushel of coffee! It's a party. [...] To both of them we send our best wishes as friends who, although old, still know how to be tender. They bought a Simca 8, which was already in the garage being repaired, and went to see Marguerite Moreno "in "her" room! Do you think you can see and hear a more amazing show of Marguerite? Around her, they make, they make a little barnyard "... An autograph envelope from Jean Cocteau to "Tonton" and a postcard representing Colette Willy as Claudine are attached.

Estimate
€500 - €700
Result
€704
Buyer's premium
28%
COLETTE. 2 L.A.S., [circa 1945], to "Tonton" [Gaston Baheux, owner of Liberty's cabaret]; 1 page in-8 with gilt border with large chromolithographed decoration, and 2 pages in-8 with jagged border with decorative vignette in colors. Beautifully decorated letters. She wishes Uncle a happy birthday by sticking to her letter a chromo representing a big basket of lily of the valley and two fishes: "The April fool is late, but the lily of the valley is early"... "Twelve eggs, dear Uncle! And a bushel of coffee! It's a party. [...] To both of them we send our best wishes as friends who, although old, still know how to be tender. They bought a Simca 8, which was already in the garage being repaired, and went to see Marguerite Moreno "in "her" room! Do you think you can see and hear a more amazing show of Marguerite? Around her, they make, they make a little barnyard "... An autograph envelope from Jean Cocteau to "Tonton" and a postcard representing Colette Willy as Claudine are attached.
Sale Monday 13 March 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris