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We have been informed very belatedly of a claim of ownership from the RENAULT group's counsel on lots 90 to 96 of our sale today. In accordance with our ethical obligations, we regret to have to suspend the sale of these lots 90 to 96 pending settlement of the claim in question. Jean DUBUFFET (1901-1985) "Fork Resin model painted with polyurethane (white, blue, black) Work element entrusted to SAMM in Nouan-sur-Loire for the Summer Salon (project not realized). Material jumps, traces of handling and felt, numbered 9 on base Height: 50 cm We would like to thank the Fondation DUBUFFET, in the person of its director Sophie WEBEL, for her kind assistance in drafting this fact sheet. The five models will be sold with meeting facilities. Resale rights will be charged to the buyer. Expert : Eric SCHOELLER

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We have been informed very belatedly of a claim of ownership from the RENAULT group's counsel on lots 90 to 96 of our sale today. In accordance with our ethical obligations, we regret to have to suspend the sale of these lots 90 to 96 pending settlement of the claim in question. Jean DUBUFFET (1901-1985) "Fork Resin model painted with polyurethane (white, blue, black) Work element entrusted to SAMM in Nouan-sur-Loire for the Summer Salon (project not realized). Material jumps, traces of handling and felt, numbered 9 on base Height: 50 cm We would like to thank the Fondation DUBUFFET, in the person of its director Sophie WEBEL, for her kind assistance in drafting this fact sheet. The five models will be sold with meeting facilities. Resale rights will be charged to the buyer. Expert : Eric SCHOELLER

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Union Sailor's Letter on the CSS Alabama: "We were in a blissful state of ignorance in regard to the proximity of our enemy" Civil War-dated ALS from a Union sailor harbored in the Guadeloupe commune of Pointe-a-Pitre, four pages, 7.75 x 10, December 23, 1862. Handwritten letter to his father detailing the USN’s frustrating hunt for the CSS Alabama, in part: “We are still on our fruitless chase after the 290. Twice since I wrote you last have we been a dozen or fifteen miles of her, and twice more she has escaped us a very easy job, for we haven't troubled but one vessel, and that was this morning as we came in here...From [St. Thomas] we came to the eastward, stopping for an hour at Antigua and Barbuda and then to this port where we remained three or four days. Off Antigua we were signaled by what looked like one of our gunboats, but a few days after at Dominica we learned that Semmes had reported signaling us off Antigua bound to Southward - but as long as we don't ever overhaul vessels as long as they show colors of some sort, and he was rigged like a gunboat, we were in a blissful state of ignorance in regard to the proximity of our enemy.” In fine condition.

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Marian Anderson Typed Letter Signed TLS, one page, 6.75 x 9.25, personal letterhead, August 3, 1967. Letter to oboist Louis Speyer, in part: "It has been our desire since the memorable evening of June 3, 1967, to let you know how very entranced we were with your performance. It was unique in our experience and we are well aware that only the constant devotion to your talent could make this possible. We would also like to mention how delighted we were throughout the entire evening; each segment of the occasion was so beautifully arranged and so profoundly impressive that it shall long remain with us as a thoroughly enjoyable evening." Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 24.5 x 26.5. In fine condition.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 500 EUR

Grace Kelly Autograph Letter Signed on Vacation, Family, and Her Miscarriage ALS signed “Grace,” two pages both sides, 8 x 10.5, Palais de Monaco letterhead, September 22, 1967. Handwritten letter to her friend, Mrs. Arthur (Trudy) H. Kudner, in part: "I wanted to get this off to you in time to wish your baby Happy Birthday but we just came back after a few days on a boat & things are in confusion. We have a new governess for the children and it is a difficult change for Stephanie. The nanny (a wonderful Swiss girl) left to be married and she had been with her literally from the moment of birth (she held my hand during the delivery). Our trip this summer sounds like a bad soap opera. We went through three weeks with one crisis after another. Caroline started off the trip with tonsilitis followed by a mouth infection. Then Albert woke up on the Empress of Canada that we boarded in England with measles. Then in Montreal I lost the baby & the two girls caught the measles. It was really unbelievable. Rainier cancelled the rest of our trip in Canada & Alaska. I took the two measle girls to Ocean City where we spent ten days resting & seeing family. Then we flew to San Francisco to join Rainier & Albert. Then two weeks in Beverly Hills in a heat wave. I was really very fortunate to be in a big city at the time of my miscarriage but it is such a depressing experience and this was the second boy we have lost. It was fun to see so many old friends in California. Some haven't changed a bit while others I had a hard time recognizing. We didn't get to see Bing—who lives mostly in San Francisco now as he was off in Africa. I am so upset to hear about your eye trouble. Can something be done. Do you know of Dr. Berliner in New York. He has a fabulous reputation and is supposed to be wonderful. He & his wife spend their summers here. The head of the American Academy is now Frances Fuller who is Mrs. Worthington Miner. She taught there in my day. One of my cousin's girls is there now. The place has undergone many changes but is still very good. Hope your birthday party for Arthur was a great success. Much love to you all." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Kelly's own hand. "Bing," of course, is Bing Crosby, who was Kelly's co-star in her Academy Award winning film The Country Girl. At the time this letter was written, Princess Caroline was 10, Prince Albert was 9, and Princess Stephanie was 2 years old.

Estim. 200 - 300 EUR

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