The Lost Album of Jean Varda Art & Its Potential Return

I recently learned of the existence of a Lost Album with 50+ original, one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings by Jean Varda from 1939-1940. It is being put on Ebay.

I have started a project to purchase the Lost Album by raising funds from the community.

To prevent the Lost Album from being lost to the public by it being sold to a private collector, I am trying to obtain it for a non-profit organization for the use and pleasure of all. The owners of the Scrapbook are willing to offer it for a fixed price of $8000. If the funds can be secured, the Lost Album won't be put on auction.

This unique chance to buy the collection of over 50 original one-of-a-kind Jean Varda sketches and drawings is a great opportunity.

Obtaining the Lost Album is a chance for Sausalito to commemorate the artistic reputation of Jean Varda.

If the Lost Album goes to a private collector, a piece of Varda's cultural history will be lost. The Lost Album should be public property, where it will be available to all. The Scrapbook needs to be preserved and be accessible to future generations.

Sausalito has a real historic treasure in Jean Varda. It would be unfortunate if up-coming generations of Sausalitans, and others, were to miss out on relevant cultural information concerning one of our community's most influential artists.

You can contribute to securing the Lost Album by sending a tax deductable check (payable to Cinefemme - our fiscal sponsor) and mail to The Jean Varda Project. P.O. Box 3126 Sausalito, CA. (415) 331-6203.