Coming soon: discover an exceptional collection of memorabilia from the Sète-born poet and singer, coming directly from the estate of his second housekeeper, Sophie Duvernoy (1930–2025).
Original J.K. Real Asbestos pipe
[1960s], stamped, with silver-tone metal band
Pipe having belonged to Georges Brassens, one of his favourites
Original poster
26 March 1962, approx. 60 × 40 cm.
Fine original poster for a concert given in Lille by Georges Brassens
Two vintage silver prints
[Paris, c. 1977], 17.2 × 11.5 cm and 8.8 × 8.5 cm.
Two original prints, apparently previously unpublished, showing Georges Brassens with his housekeeper
Vintage photograph
s.l.n.d. [c. 1976], approx. 12.5 × 17.5 cm.
Curious photograph depicting Georges Brassens alongside his cousin Georges Granier
La Dame du Luxembourg
1972, Raymond Marquès printing house, 8 stapled pp. in-12°
Extremely rare first edition, enhanced with a highly valuable inscription to Georges Brassens
Autograph letter signed « Maxime » to Sophie Duvernoy
« Bobino » [Paris], 30 -Oct. [19]81], 1 p. in-4° on thin paper
« Whatever the loneliness, remember that there is always someone who loves you… »
Autograph note signed « G Brassens » [to Sophie Duvernoy]
N.p.n.d., 1 p., duodecimo on small-ruled paper, blue ink.
« I am being unfaithful to you today… »
Autograph manuscript signed « GB » for Tempête dans un bénitier
N.p.n.d. [c. 1976], 1 p. grand in-4°
« O most holy Mary, shit / God, tell those fucking monks / that they’re pissing us off… »
Autohraph postcard signed « G Brassens » to the Duvernoys
Postmark [27 juin 1972], 1 p. in-8° oblong in black ink
«We hope you’re enjoying some sunshine (we certainly aren’t getting much here) »
Autograph postcard signed « G Brassens » to the Duvernoys
Postmark [13 Apr. 1971], 1 p. in-8° oblong in black ink
« Our warm regards… »
Autograph note signed to Sophie Duvernoy
s.l.n.d., 1 p., small oblong octavo on small-ruled paper, black ink.
« One of the sound engineers from Bobino is coming for lunch… »
Autograph letter signed « G Brassens » to Sophie Duvernoy
N.p.n.d., 1 p., oblong small octavo, black ballpoint pen
« P. Nicolas will come to check whether the double bass fits into the Volvo… »
Autograph signed note (letterhead: « Le bon maître ») to Sophie Duvernoy.
1 p., small oblong octavo on small-ruled paper, black ink.
« The good master would quite like to stuff himself with fries »
Two 45 rpm vinyl records, each signed « G. Brassens »
s.l. [Paris, 1969–1970], approx. 18 × 18.2 cm each.
« To my friend Maurice… »
« For Sophie whom I kiss… »
Book–record set – 33 1/3 rpm vinyl (small 33 rpm), signed « G. Brassens »
s.l. [Paris], 1980, approx. 26.5 × 26.5 cm.
« All my best wishes for 1980… »
Later gelatin silver print, signed « G Brassens »
[Paris, between 1944 and 1952], approx. 17.7 × 12.5 cm
Fine print of the young Georges Brassens, at the time he was staying with Jeanne
Later gelatin silver print, signed « G Brassens »
[Paris, between 1944 and 1952], approx. 12.5 × 17.7 cm
Georges Brassens surrounded by his hosts, Impasse Florimont
Later gelatin silver print, signed « G Brassens »
[Paris, c. 1950s], approx. 12.5 × 17.7 cm.
Georges Brassens poses alongside Jeanne Planche and René Fallet
Vintage silver print, signed « G ».
s.l.n.d. [c. 1970], approx. 26.5 × 21.3 cm.
Spectacular print depicting the singer-songwriter and composer from Sète in profile, pipe in mouth
Two vintage textured silver prints
s.l. [Paris], approx. 16.7 × 22.8 cm each
Trying to fix trees in the garden…
Autograph manuscript for L’Orage
s.l.n.d. [c. 1975], 8 oblong folio leaves (30 × 40 cm)
« Parlez-moi de la pluie et non pas du beau temps / Le beau temps me dégoûte et m’ fait grincer les dents… »
Autograph manuscript for Les Trompettes de la renommée
s.l.n.d. [c. 1976], 4 oblong folio leaves (30 × 40 cm) on small-ruled paper
« Si je publie des noms combien de Pénélopes / Passeront illico pour de fieffées salopes… »
Two autograph manuscripts: Fernande and Le Roi
s.l.n.d., 2 pp., large quarto on small-ruled paper, recto and verso, green ink.
« Il y a peu de chances qu’on / Détrône le roi des cons »
Later gelatin silver print (copy print), signed « G Brassens »
s.l. [1922], approx. 12.5 × 17.5 cm.
Moving portrait of Brassens as an infant, signed by him
Set of seventeen autograph notes
[Paris, between 1978 and 1980], 17 pp., small square duodecimo (approx. 10 × 10 cm each).
Notes and instructions from Georges Brassens addressed to his housekeeper
Five autograph notes
s.l.n.d. [late 1970s], 5 pp., octavo, on various types of paper
« For Sophie whom I kiss »
Thirty-two autograph notes, including four signed
No place, no date [Paris, c. 1976–1980], various formats from in-24° to in-8°
Substantial collection of miscellaneous notes to his housekeeper, comprising thirty-two items
Autograph card signed « Gges Brassens »
No place, no date [Paris], 1 p. oblong in-8°
« Allow passage on behalf of Gges Brassens »
Autograph manuscript of La Ballade des gens qui sont nés quelque part
N.p.n.d. [Paris, c. 1976?], 3 oblong folio pp. (30 x 40 cm), in black felt-tip pen
« Maudits soient ces enfants de leur mère patrie / Empalés une fois pour toutes sur leur clocher »
Fernande: 33 rpm vinyl record, inscribed « G. Brassens »
Paris, Oct. 1973, approx. 31 x 31 cm
« With the sincere friendship of the old bear… »
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