COPPÉE François (1842-1908) [AF 1884, 10e f]. Autograph poem signed " François Coppée ", On the portrait of Victor Hugo, by Bonnat; 1 page in-4. Beautiful tribute to Victor HUGO, of 20 verses, inspired by the portrait executed in 1879 by Léon BONNAT [Musée national du château de Versailles] : "It is Hugo! It is indeed him! Some powerful idea Inhabits at this moment this head leaning; A noble dream fills this terrible and soft eye"... 4 L.A.S., 2 visiting cards, 2 small photos and various documents (brochure of the reception speech, press clippings) are attached.
Estimate
€200 - €250
Result
€180
Buyer's premium
30%
COPPÉE François (1842-1908) [AF 1884, 10e f].
Autograph poem signed " François Coppée ", On the portrait of Victor Hugo, by Bonnat; 1 page in-4.
Beautiful tribute to Victor HUGO, of 20 verses, inspired by the portrait executed in 1879 by Léon BONNAT [Musée national du château de Versailles] :
"It is Hugo! It is indeed him! Some powerful idea
Inhabits at this moment this head leaning;
A noble dream fills this terrible and soft eye"...
4 L.A.S., 2 visiting cards, 2 small photos and various documents (brochure of the reception speech, press clippings) are attached.
Sale
Tuesday 19 April 2022・19:00 (Europe/Paris)
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7 rue Drouot
75009 Paris