Raymond Roussel, Étoile cosmique

Roussel made this little memento 'Cosmic Star' after he had a lunch on July 29th, 1923 with the astronomer and writer, Camille Flammarion. He saved a curious little star-shaped cookie from the occasion which he encased in a silver pendant with glass. The piece was sold after his death in 1933 and discovered by chance by Georges Bataille at a flea market. Bataille gave it to his then-lover, Dora Maar artist and muse for Picasso and Bataille amongst others. Dora Maar kept it for the rest of her life.

It was due to sell at auction for between 10,000 -15,000 E but reached over 31,000 euros