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Hermitage Fine Art

772 - ANDRÉ BIRABEAU (1890–1974)
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Description
ANDRÉ BIRABEAU (1890–1974) HENRI BATAILLE (1880–1964) MY OLD MAN A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS INTERMIXED WITH SONGS. LIBRETTO. 1924. IN FRENCH. Published without name, place or date. 1 libretto, paperback, 92 pp. 27 x 21 cm Shows signs of wear. Top edge damaged, browning on the first and last pages, a few foxing spots. The text is unaffected. Premiered at the Théâtre de la Potinière in Paris on 18 December 1924, the musical *Mon vieux* was a huge hit with the public, running until 1 March 1925 for over 70 performances. This play, comprising 3 acts, 8 scenes and 20 songs, with a libretto by André Birabeau, lyrics by Henri Battaille, and music created through the collaboration of six composers (Pierre Chagnon, Albert Chantrier, Gaston Gabaroche, Raoul Moretti, Fred Pearly and Joseph Szulc), was notably performed on stage by the actors and singers Marguerite Deval, Jane Marken, Pierre Etchepare and Marcel Vallée. André Albert Birabeau French writer and playwright, known as André Birabeau. He wrote primarily for the theatre, where he distinguished himself through lively dialogue and light-hearted plays. Henri Battaille Best known by the pseudonym Battaille-Henri or Jacques Battaille-Henri. French entertainer, singer-songwriter, lyricist, song arranger, librettist, revue writer and director. Pierre Chagnon (1893–1957) French composer, pianist and conductor. Albert Chantrier (1874–1946) French musician, composer, organist, pianist, conductor and arranger trained at the Niedermeyer School. Gaston Gabaroche (1884–1961) French musician, composer, singer, actor, singer-songwriter and theatre director. Raoul Moretti (1893–1954) French musician, composer, orchestrator and writer of songs, operettas and film scores. Paul Léon François Pruvost, known as Fred Pearly (1885–1972) French songwriter and arranger, winner of the Prix de la Chanson in 1961. Joseph Szulc, born Josef Zygmunt Szulc (1875–1956) French composer and conductor of Polish origin; he composed melodies, works for the stage and numerous operettas. Marguerite Hippolyte Juliette Brulfer, known as Marguerite Deval (1866–1955) French actress and operetta singer. Jeanne Berthe Adolphine Crabbe, known as Jane Marken (1895–1976) Iconic French film and theatre actress. Pierre Etchepare (1891–1943) French theatre and film actor. Marcel Vallée (1880–1957) French theatre and film actor. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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