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The Collection of Jean and Sheila Gordon, Two Lovers of Victor Hugo

Published on , by Claire Papon
Auction on 28 September 2021 - 14:00 (CEST) - Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

Both specialists of Victor Hugo, they collected an array of autographs, books and ink drawings by their favorite author.

Victor Hugo (1802-1885), Tête de gargouille (Head of a Gargoyle), pen and brown ink... The Collection of Jean and Sheila Gordon, Two Lovers of Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo (1802-1885), Tête de gargouille (Head of a Gargoyle), pen and brown ink on paper, 8.5 x 7.5 cm/3.3 x 3 in.
Estimate: €1,000/1,500

If it is a love of music and painting that Jean (1926-2019) and Sheila Gaudon (1933-2017) shared, then it is truly around the poet, playwright, novelist and Romantic artist that they worked together. Three drawings by Hugo are presented: Tête de gargouille ( Head of a Gargoyle , see photo), Empreinte de fougère ( Imprint of a Fern , €1,500/2,000),…
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Tuesday 28 September 2021 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris
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