Auction Preview: Write Me and Tell Me Your Heart: Leonard Cohen’s Letters to Marianne at Christie's, Online, June 5 - 13
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What: Write Me and Tell Me Your Heart: Leonard Cohen’s Letters to Marianne (June 5-13):Where: Christie's, OnlineWhen: June 5 – 13. 10:00 AM ESTPublic Viewing: June7, 10am - 5pm; June 8, 10am - 5pm; June 9, 1pm - 5pm; June 10, 10am - 5pm; June 11, 10am - 5Auction Preview: Write Me and Tell Me Your Heart: Leonard Cohen’s Letters to Marianne at Christie's, Online, June 5 - 13
What: Write Me and Tell Me Your Heart: Leonard Cohen’s Letters to Marianne (June 5-13):Where: Christie's, OnlineWhen: June 5 – 13. 10:00 AM ESTPublic Viewing: June7, 10am - 5pm; June 8, 10am - 5pm; June 9, 1pm - 5pm; June 10, 10am - 5pm; June 11, 10am - 5pmTop Lots at the Sale:— «My freedom is very fragile,» the Saint Lawrence River, 22 June 1961. “So here I am at midnight on the black river, thinking of you as I have done the whole winter, and feeling the emptiness I’ve known since we parted.” Autograph letter signed (“Leonard”) to Marianne Ihlen («My darling Marianne»), «on the St. Lawrence between Montreal and Quebec City,» 22 June 1961. Two pages, 250x195mm. Featured at lot 12. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.— «It all comes back and crushes me,» Montreal, 25 June 1964. Wounded from a recent fight with Marianne, he struggles to understand their relationship. Typed letter to Marianne Ihlen («My dear Marianne»), Montreal, 25 June 1964. Two pages, 280x215mm, with a line added in autograph by Cohen to second page. Featured at lot 40. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.— «Cohen's first major performance,» New York, 23 February 1967. “I sang in New York for the first time last night, at a huge benefit concert. Every singer you’ve ever heard of was there performing. Judy Collins introduced me to the audience, over 3000 people, and they seemed to know who I was, mostly because of ‘Suzanne.’” Autograph letter signed (“Leonard”) to Marianne Ihlen («Darling»), New York, 23 February 1967. Four pages, 215x104mm, Penn Terminal Hotel letterhead; with transmittal envelope. Featured at lot 45. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.— «A cracked bronze bell from Marianne & Leonard's home in Hydra» - An Italian bronze bell, c. 15th-16th century. Measured at 240x190mm, with crack measuring 115mm; with leather strap. Featured at lot 63. Estimate: 8,000 USD - 12,000 USD.— «Alone with the vast dictionaries of language,» Montreal, December 1960. In December 1960, The Favorite Game was rejected by Canadian publisher McClelland & Stewart and here Cohen responds with sheer relief. Typed letter signed (“Leonard”) to Marianne Ihlen («My darling Marianne») [Montreal, c.December 1960]. One page, 275x215mm. Featured at lot 3. Estimate: 7,000 USD - 10,000 USD.— «She held onto him like a crucifix,» Montreal, 24 December 1960. A lengthy, peaceful letter, written to “Darling Mu” from snowy Montreal, reflecting on his feelings for her. Typed letter signed (“Leonard”) to Marianne Ihlen («Darling Mu»), Montreal, 24 December 1960. Two pages, 280x217mm. Featured at lot 4. Estimate: 7,000 USD - 10,000 USD.— “Write me and tell me your heart,” Montreal, 15 February 1961. “My darling girl, I think of you so much, I stare at your picture. I know that we were happy and can be happy again. But I do not know when.” Autograph letter signed (“Leonard”) to Marianne Ihlen («My darling Marianne»), Montreal, 15 February 1961. Two pages, 277x215mm. Featured at lot 7. Estimate: 7,000 USD - 10,000 USD.For details, visit: https://onlineonly.christies.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more