Jacqueline PICASSO, née Roque (1926–1986). 32 letters “Jacqu - Lot 239

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Jacqueline PICASSO, née Roque (1926–1986). 32 letters “Jacqu - Lot 239
Jacqueline PICASSO, née Roque (1926–1986). 32 letters “Jacqueline” or cards, 1955–1982, to Lucien Clergue; including 4 autographs by PICASSO; and 44 letters (including 9 handwritten notes, most of them carbon copies) from Lucien CLERGUE to Pablo or Jacqueline Picasso; 35 pages in various formats, including 11 postcards (mainly of works by Picasso) with addresses, several envelopes; plus 82 pages, mostly in-4, addressed to L. Clergue. Friendly correspondence between the Picassos and the young photographer from Arles. Jacqueline often replied on behalf of her husband, who shared with Clergue a passion for bullfighting and a taste for Gypsy guitar music, particularly that of Manitas de Plata; after Pablo’s death (1973), Jacqueline’s friendly relationship continued with “the children,” Yolande and Lucien Clergue. In October 1955, Lucien Clergue wrote to Picasso to express his admiration and present his work as a photographer; and in January 1956, he recommended himself through their friend Jean Cocteau. Jacqueline thanked him for his photos: “They gain in realism without losing any of their poetry. Picasso is working right now, and I need to rest”… – California, August 11, 1956: “You know that Pablo Picasso is extremely sensitive to the beauty of your photos. – So am I”… She invites Clergue to visit: “We’ll be waiting for you with warm regards”… – [Cannes, Jan. 14, 1957]: “Jean Cocteau, who came to La Californie yesterday, listened to the Gypsy record”… – La Californie, June 13, 1957, giving her measurements for a black dress: “I’m absolutely thrilled at the thought of this fiesta. It now seems certain that the Black Kings will take part in these festivities. Isn’t that lovely? We’ve thoroughly enjoyed these past few days in Nîmes—the warm friendship of everyone, Chicuelo’s art, the rain, and the Spanish fanfare”… – Cannes, May 9, 1957. She finds some of Clergue’s photographs from “the Picasso Studio”; they’ll give them to Douglas Cooper, who will bring them back to her. – California, June 13, 1958. She finds Clergue’s letter among some posters. “I hope you are in good shape—physically and photographically—and so that this shape does not falter, Picasso is sending you some film-related provisions.” Picasso adds: “Hello Clergue Picasso.” – She was bedridden when Clergue arrived, with Picasso by her side; and the concierge followed the instructions. “Picasso has me tell you that you can place the drawings as they are, on either side of the second edition’s cover; once it’s published, you’ll need to request the drawings from the publisher”… – [Cannes, February 10, 1959], on the back of an envelope written by Jacqueline, Picasso drew a scorpion with a black marker and wrote: “Sent by PICASSO – Cannes A.M.” – [May 1959] (photo of the Château de Vauvenargues): “P.P. and I are delighted by the good news. We’ll return to Cannes next week”… – [Cannes, January 9, 1961]. “Glad to hear you’re back—sorry we can’t see you soon [Picasso] as I need to observe the most absolute tranquility after the holidays, which were wonderful”… – [March 21, 1962], to Yolande and Lucien (in green marker): “It’s lovely, lovely, lovely. So warm—and even more lovely. We’re delighted by your happiness”… – [March 30, 1962]. “I love—we love the photographs. What a wonderful baby you’ve given us”…– [March 10, 1967]: “No hope for bullfighting in Arles. That’s life.” – [Mougins, April 25, 1969], explaining that “when Pablo put us in quarantine, we all—the whole household—submitted to it without a murmur! As you may have noticed, he’s allergic to the camera and the tape recorder, so he makes promises—and then declares a blockade”… – October 12, 1969, Picasso’s signature and date at the end of a permission slip drafted by Jacqueline: “I authorize Lucien Clergue to use the photos and films he took of me and my works”: “Picasso, Oct. 12, 1969”; another authorization from Picasso: “Agreed, Picasso, Oct. 12, 1969.” – Jacqueline expresses her thanks for “my ‘youlie’ dress”; she adds: “Picasso’s silence at the time of and surrounding the film probably didn’t surprise you. Pablo is like a fish that fears the hook—the camera lens. He put Cathy and me in quarantine at that time, but I think that when you have love and respect for him, you understand”… In her last letters, Jacqueline mentions her health problems and hospitalizations; for example, “5 clinics & 16 exhibitions in 1981!”; she adds: “You know, I’m very proud of you—you’re greatly appreciated everywhere—and I feel a motherly love toward the four of you. I haven’t been able to show it much because I haven’t been spared much—why? Pablo and I had so much joy to give. I’m going to Paris next week to usher in the Vauvenargues era. That way, I will have fulfilled my mission”… The letters from
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