Charles de Gaulle – Original photograph dedicated to Louis Joxe.
Extraordinary bust portrait of General de Gaulle, in military uniform, made in London by Fayer.
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Extraordinary bust portrait of General de Gaulle, in military uniform, made in London by Fayer.
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Charles de Gaulle (1890.1970)
Original autographed photograph.
Vintage silver gelatin print mounted on heavy card.
Extraordinary bust portrait of General de Gaulle, in military uniform, made in London by Fayer.
The document is enhanced by a beautiful dedication from the General to Louis Joxe:
"To Louis Joxe, with best regards. 2/2/45. C. de Gaulle."
The photograph is also signed by the photographer Fayer in the lower left margin of the image.
Photographer's stamp on the back of the photo:
Fayer. Camera portraits. 66 Grosvenor St. London, W1. Mayfair 6253.
Photograph dimensions: 16.50 x 21 cm / Cardboard box dimensions: 23 x 30.50 cm
Dismissed from the Vichy government in 1940, Louis Joxe (1901-1991) worked within the Resistance. In 1943, General de Gaulle appointed him Secretary General of the French Committee of National Liberation, and then in 1946, Secretary General of the Provisional Government of the French Republic. A minister for nearly ten years under General de Gaulle's presidency, he was the principal negotiator of the Évian Accords as Minister of State for Algerian Affairs.
Magnificent document, in perfect condition.