Jean Hélion (1904-1987) 
Political closet. 1968. Lithograph with orange gouache highlights. The sheet: 600x382. Fine proof on thin salmon vellum. Framed. 
 Closet text: "I was first told I was from Normandy. What a mistake! On April 4, 1968, I knew my name was Martin Luther King and that I was a Negro. But today, May 24, I realize that I'm also a German Jew. I've been banned from the country. It would be wrong to call me Jean Hélion again. My name is Cohn Bendit".
Live Wednesday 24 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 117

Jean Hélion (1904-1987) Political closet. 1968. Lithograph with orange gouache highlights. The sheet: 600x382. Fine proof on thin salmon vellum. Framed. Closet text: "I was first told I was from Normandy. What a mistake! On April 4, 1968, I knew my name was Martin Luther King and that I was a Negro. But today, May 24, I realize that I'm also a German Jew. I've been banned from the country. It would be wrong to call me Jean Hélion again. My name is Cohn Bendit".

Estimate
€180 - €200
Result
€217
Buyer's premium
28%
Jean Hélion (1904-1987) Political closet. 1968. Lithograph with orange gouache highlights. The sheet: 600x382. Fine proof on thin salmon vellum. Framed. Closet text: "I was first told I was from Normandy. What a mistake! On April 4, 1968, I knew my name was Martin Luther King and that I was a Negro. But today, May 24, I realize that I'm also a German Jew. I've been banned from the country. It would be wrong to call me Jean Hélion again. My name is Cohn Bendit".
Sale Wednesday 24 January 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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