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41 - Jean DON (1900–1985)
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Description
Jean DON (1900–1985) ‘UNION FILLES PUBLIQUES – Clément DE CHAZAL’ Watercolour, 36 x 25 cm (Tears and missing sections), signed and dated 1930. This is a satirical caricature depicting de Chazal (1880–?), a company director, throwing banknotes at prostitutes. The 17 signatories on the reverse include prominent figures such as: Guy de Wendel, senator; Bertrand de Mun, Member of Parliament; and Roland de Marès, journalist. From the collection of Marcel HAEDRICH (1913–2003) and passed down through his heirs. 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* following 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 Delivery of lots, free of charge, to PARIS, LYON, MARSEILLE and LAUSANNE a few days after the sale. Alternatively, items may be dispatched 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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