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an old book with a star border and a poem written on ita sheet of paper that has a list of items on itan old black and white photo of a sheet of paper with the words les folles noirs
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Marseille

Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
Pair of frames ‘THE PENTACRINUS OR FOSSILISED SEA LILY has become the STAR OF THE ALPS OR STONE OF SAINT VINCENT.’ by Paul du Colostre, October 1970 The first frame, a typescript, briefly outlines the history of the Star of Digne-les-Bains, or pentacrine. The frame is decorated with a drawing of a sea lily, and the borders are adorned with small, bituminised (blackened) Stars of Digne, which have been glued on. 20th century H. 41.5 cm – W. 30.8 cm The second frame features, on one side, the poem ‘Les étoiles noires’ by Paul Arène, which refers to the stars of Digne-les-Bains, pentacrines or stars of Saint-Vincent. On the other side, which is the main side, the poem is in Provençal. 20th century 41.2 x 36 cm The frame has been re-gilded and shows minor imperfections.
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About the sale FOLK ART, TEXTILES AND TRADITIONS OF PROVENCE
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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