GASTON FRANÇOIS BERGERET 1950- - Lot 93

GASTON FRANÇOIS BERGERET 1950- Coluche, 1985. Photograph. Posterior silver print signed in ink under the image and handwritten in pencil on the back. Printed by Philippe Salaün. Image: 35.7 x 25.7 cm; sheet: 40.3 x 30.4 cm This emblematic image, today inseparable from the campaigns of the association founded by Coluche, was nevertheless the subject of heated exchanges between the photographer and the association. Fortunately, things have calmed down now that Gaston Bergeret has authorized Restos du cœur to use his photograph, unaltered and credited, at meal distribution sites, as originally agreed. Marius Colucci, Coluche's youngest son, recounts the singular anecdote behind this iconic photo: Gaston used to stalk Michel in Cannes, repeating, "Please, let me take your picture." But Michel had other things on his mind. Finally, he said, "Listen, if you want, I've got two minutes." Then he headed for the bathroom, leaving the door open...