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פריט 513:
DU GAST CAMILLE: (1868-1942) French celebrity of the Belle Epoque, and one of the richest ...
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נמכר ב: €280
מחיר פתיחה:
€
300
הערכה :
€300 - €400
עמלת בית המכירות: 25.5%
מע"מ: 17%
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DU GAST CAMILLE: (1868-1942) French celebrity of the Belle Epoque, and one of the richest French widows of her time, known for her important and extensive charity work. Du Gast was a Pianist, Singer, and a pioneer sportswoman, Balloonist and motor Racer, the second woman to ever compete in an international motor race. Du Gast was also a pioneer Feminist, and President of the Society for the protection of the animals. Rare bold dark ink signature with inscription `J´aurais mauvaise grace, Monsieur, a refuser un autographe si aimablement demandé. Camille du Gard´, dated below in her hand in Paris, 19th October 1913, to a 4to page, signed beneath a 1.5 x 2 sepia photograph, the image depicting Du Gard in a half full length pose, to Monsieur Tournant. The collector´s page has been affixed to a larger page. Accompanied by the original letter and postmarked envelope sent together with the autograph, addressed in her hand, affixed to the verso. Overall creasing. G
Du Gast was the main figure in the Parisian scandal known as La Femme au Masque (''The Woman with Mask''), when she was intentionally and maliciously named as the nude model in the notorious painting by Henri Gervex.
