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Hôtel des Ventes de Lausanne SA

33 - André BEAUREPAIRE (1924–2012)
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Estimate €100 - €150
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André BEAUREPAIRE (1924–2012) A pair of graphite drawings: ‘The Entrance to an Opera House’, 27 × 47 cm (40 × 59 cm framed), signed and inscribed: ‘For Marcel Haedrich, his friend, Beaurepaire’ and ‘The Opera Stage’, 23x34 cm (34x44 cm framed), signed. He worked from 1945 to 1955 as a set designer for Jean Cocteau, Christian Bérard, Jean Marais, Roland Petit… He also designed costumes and sets for the Paris Opera and La Scala… Enclosed is a letter from André Beaurepaire to Marcel Haedrich offering him these two drawings: ‘… I appreciated your initiative in having me illustrate Louise’s* welcome work! You’re a real “mate”, a friend. I’ll keep the two pencil sketches for you … ”. *Louise de Vilmorin. Marcel HAEDRICH (1913–2003) Collection, passed down through the family. A star journalist in the mainstream press, a writer (30 books), an inventive and creative man who, in 1944, founded ‘L’homme libre’, the first newspaper of liberated France; upon liberation, he launched ‘Samedi Soir’ 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 closed-door auction, 1004 LAUSANNE – SWITZERLAND: Monday 12 October 2026, 2.00 pm Lot delivery with no transport charges to 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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