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29 - Roswell KELLER (1915–1975)
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Description
Roswell KELLER (1915–1975) ‘Marcel Haedrich with a fake moustache’ Gouache, 10 × 7 cm, paper 19 × 3 cm (frame 33.5 × 26.5 cm), signed and inscribed: ‘To Marcel Haedrich. Behind the moustache lies a heart of gold.’ Roswell Keller, American illustrator and painter, famous for his numerous illustrations for magazines, books and posters, notably featuring ‘pin-ups’. (Attached). From the collection of Marcel HAEDRICH (1913–2003) and passed down through his family. A star journalist in the mainstream press, a writer (30 books), an inventive and creative man who, in 1944, founded the first newspaper of liberated France, *L’homme libre*, launched *Samedi Soir* upon the Liberation, and edited *Marie-Claire* ”… High-resolution photos: https://bit.ly/hdv-lausanne Exhibition: LA SALLE, 20 rue DROUOT, 75009 PARIS Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October 2026, 10.00–18.00 Live auction behind closed doors, 1004 LAUSANNE – SWITZERLAND: Monday 12 October 2026, 2.00 pm Lot collection with no delivery charges in PARIS, LYON, MARSEILLE and LAUSANNE a few days after the sale. Or dispatch from FRANCE at the buyer’s expense via the carrier of their choice.
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About the sale COLLECTIONS: Silverware, Lalique. ASIA: Tibetan carpets. Gold and silver jewellery, Paintings, Lacquerware, Snuff bottles, Ceramics
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Auction time 10/12/2026 at 2:00 PM
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