Champs-Elysees Theaters. 2 letters. June... - Lot 311 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay

Champs-Elysees Theaters. 2 letters. June 1927. Two important letters on the sale of the mythical Théâtre des Champs Elysées, inaugurated in 1913, and where Le Sacre du Printemps was created that same year. - Rolf de Maré (1888-1964), art collector and patron, founder of the Swedish Ballets and director of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. Typewritten letter signed to Messrs. J. D. Cohn and William Celestin. Paris, June 28, 1927. 1 p. in-4, letterhead of the Théâtres des Champs-Elysées. "Pursuant to our agreements, I hereby undertake to transfer on July 15, either to you or to the company you will form to operate it, the lease of the Théâtres des Champs-Élysées, for the price of one million francs, payable after the legal deadline. He asks for written confirmation. - Jefferson Davis Cohn (1901-1960), patron, merchant and horse breeder; and William Celestin. Typed letter signed to Mr. Daven. Paris, June 30, 1927. 1 p. in-4, letterhead of Jefferson Davis Cohn. "Following our agreements and the acquisition by the Société Parisienne de Spectacles of the lease of the Théâtres des Champs-Elysées, we confirm that we will pay you, as compensation for the termination of your contract as Artistic Director of the aforementioned theatres, the sum of Frs 450,000 []".