Hélène JOURDAN-MORHANGE (1888-1961). 5 L.A.S. "Moune", 2 musical manuscripts, and about 79 letters (mostly L.A.S.) to her or about her. Interesting set concerning the violinist and music critic, who was a close friend of Maurice Ravel and Colette, and the companion of painter Luc-Albert Moreau. 5 letters from "Tante Moune" to her Villaret nephews in 1949-1950: she is preparing the exhibition on Luc-Albert Moreau at the B.N., and the sale of his studio; the Strasbourg music festival; resting in Honfleur after Aix; success of the exhibition and sale; conference on "poor Ginette Neveu", etc. Sketch and first version (signed "Moune") of Berceuse de la Chatte (on the words: "Miaou ma Colett'"...), with drawings of cats by Luc-Albert Moreau. Letters concerning the death of her husband Jacques Jourdan at Verdun (March 25, 1916) (with photo of his grave): letters from officers and regimental comrades, including Captain Félix Herpin; condolences: Maurice Barrès, Tristan Bernard, Georges Casella, Romain Coolus, Albert Dalimier, Guy-Pierre Fauconnet, Alexandre Georges, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Léon Moreau, René Puaux, Paul Reboux, Jean Sardou, Cécile Sorel, Abel Truchet, etc. Correspondence received (1948-1956), notably on the death (April 29, 1948) of his companion Luc-Albert Moreau: Pierre Andreu, Germaine Beaumont, Jean-Jacques Bernard, Vera Bour, Julien Cain, Pierre Camo, René Chalupt, Daniel-Lesur (3), Jacques Debré, Pierre Dubaut, Henri Dutilleux, Devy Erlih, Bernard Gavoty, Georges Huisman, Colette de Jouvenel, Marcel Marceau, Léopold Marchand, Georges Migot (4), Marcel Mihalovici, Henri Sauguet, Gérard Souzay, Jacques de Zogheb, etc. Various documents enclosed: copy (by Colette de Jouvenel) of a letter from Ravel to Colette; photo of Colette with HJM at a banquet; press clippings...
Estimate
€700 - €800
Result
€1,024
Buyer's premium
28%
Hélène JOURDAN-MORHANGE (1888-1961). 5 L.A.S. "Moune", 2 musical manuscripts, and about 79 letters (mostly L.A.S.) to her or about her.
Interesting set concerning the violinist and music critic, who was a close friend of Maurice Ravel and Colette, and the companion of painter Luc-Albert Moreau.
5 letters from "Tante Moune" to her Villaret nephews in 1949-1950: she is preparing the exhibition on Luc-Albert Moreau at the B.N., and the sale of his studio; the Strasbourg music festival; resting in Honfleur after Aix; success of the exhibition and sale; conference on "poor Ginette Neveu", etc.
Sketch and first version (signed "Moune") of Berceuse de la Chatte (on the words: "Miaou ma Colett'"...), with drawings of cats by Luc-Albert Moreau.
Letters concerning the death of her husband Jacques Jourdan at Verdun (March 25, 1916) (with photo of his grave): letters from officers and regimental comrades, including Captain Félix Herpin; condolences: Maurice Barrès, Tristan Bernard, Georges Casella, Romain Coolus, Albert Dalimier, Guy-Pierre Fauconnet, Alexandre Georges, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Léon Moreau, René Puaux, Paul Reboux, Jean Sardou, Cécile Sorel, Abel Truchet, etc.
Correspondence received (1948-1956), notably on the death (April 29, 1948) of his companion Luc-Albert Moreau: Pierre Andreu, Germaine Beaumont, Jean-Jacques Bernard, Vera Bour, Julien Cain, Pierre Camo, René Chalupt, Daniel-Lesur (3), Jacques Debré, Pierre Dubaut, Henri Dutilleux, Devy Erlih, Bernard Gavoty, Georges Huisman, Colette de Jouvenel, Marcel Marceau, Léopold Marchand, Georges Migot (4), Marcel Mihalovici, Henri Sauguet, Gérard Souzay, Jacques de Zogheb, etc.
Various documents enclosed: copy (by Colette de Jouvenel) of a letter from Ravel to Colette; photo of Colette with HJM at a banquet; press clippings...
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