Guilbert, Yvette. (1865–1944) [Béranger, Pierre-Jean de. (1780–1857)]

"Ma grand-mère" - Autograph Quotation Signed

Autograph signed quotation from the influential French actress and cabaret singer immortalized in a number of works by prominent Belle Époque poster artists Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Jules Chéret, who has penned an excerpt from "Ma grand-mère" by French poet Pierre-Jean de Béranger, "Combien je regrette / mon bras si dodu / ma jambe bien faite / et le temps perdu! / from a chanson de Béranger: 'La Grand-mère / Yvette Guilbert / Le 1er October / 1906."  Edges toned and chipped not affecting text, paperclip stain to upper edge, else in fine condition.  6.25 x 8 inches (15.9 x 20.3 cm.). (19570)

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