Autographs - Arts & Letters

Pablo PICASSO – Original signed photograph.
Picasso with his model Sylvette posing in front of his canvases, in Cannes, in 1957. Read more
Gustave Eiffel pays homage to his Tower.
"The Eiffel Tower will be able to rest from the immense services, the extent of which is...". Read more
Camille PISSARRO – Autograph letter signed to his son Félix. Rouen 1896.
In Rouen to paint, Camille Pissarro, ever the father, inquires about the health of his... Read more
Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX – Original drawing. Man and his dog.
Graphite on paper, laid down on heavy paper. Delicate study of a ho... Read more
Victor Hugo – VH in his garden at Hauteville-House.
A very rare photograph showing the great man in his garden at Hauteville House, in... Read more
Serge Gainsbourg photographs Bambou for Lui magazine
Sunglasses on his nose, paratrooper badge on his lapel, Gainsbourg... 950€ Add to cart
Brigitte Bardot in the studio with Gainsbourg. Autographed photograph.
A modern print depicting the Bardot-Gainsbourg couple in the studio, November 23, 19... Read more
Victor Hugo, his grandchildren and The Art of Being a Grandfather.
A beautiful and moving photograph of the great man embracing his grandchildren... Read more
Victor Hugo photographed by Nadar in 1878.
A superb portrait of the great man, arms crossed and gazing into the distance. Read more
Bernard BUFFET – Original drawing – “Sagouins” – 1959.
A magnificent costume study by Bernard Buffet, titled at the top "Sagoins" and ann... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autographed and signed card.
Promotional card, published by Philips, featuring Serge Gainsbourg and dedicated to... Read more
Gustave Flaubert – The Marquis de Sade & Bouvard and Pécuchet.
"I keep reading excessively but I'm not making any progress! Because I don't know...". Read more
Jean Cocteau welcomes Abel Hermant's accession to the French Academy.
"I congratulate the academy. I always enjoy seeing things fall into place...". Read more
Jacques PRÉVERT – Autograph manuscript – “Pater Noster”. 1945.
"Our Father who art in Heaven / stay there / and we will stay on Earth / who ... Read more
Nicolas de Staël exhausted by his work as a painter.
"Never say I have a lot of paintings, it's not true. I'm at the b...". Read more
Victor Hugo encouraged freedom of spirit and national greatness.
"Let us make every thought free, and every nation queen. Victor Hugo (July 1830)" ... Read more
A hilarious letter from Sacha Guitry, tinged with his offbeat humor.
"I've decided to change my refrigerator every 17 years.". Read more
Jules Verne lends his support to the French Africa committee.
"I will discuss with him the grant requested by the Africa committee...". Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autographed piece signed to Fulbert.
A few months after the release of his seventeenth and final album, You're Under A... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG at the Palace in 1979. Signed photograph.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting the artist at the microphone, a pack of Gitanes cigarettes, and so on... Read more
COLETTE was happy with the gift she received from Paul CLAUDEL.
"What a wonderful gift! I will thank Claudel. My dear Hélène, I am delighted to...". Read more
Karl Lagerfeld – Original drawing for the house of Chloé. #67
A magnificent tailoring study for the House of Chloé, depicting a woman in plains... Read more
Karl Lagerfeld – Original drawing for the House of Chloé. #25
A magnificent study for a summer outfit. Annotated by Lagerfeld in the margin: "Summer dress...". Read more
Sonia DELAUNAY – Original drawing. Watercolor on paper.
Watercolor on paper. Color study for a fabric project. Zebra stripes... Read more
The erotic influence of the Marquis de Sade according to André Malraux. 1969.
"The fact remains that all sadism – and Sade himself demonstrates this better than Laclos – seems...". Read more
Rare portrait of Victor Hugo, bust-length, his gaze fixed on the camera.
Business card-sized photograph by Bacard fils. ... Read more
HERGÉ – Autographed card quoting the heroes of The Adventures of Tintin
Autographed card signed. Superb document from Hergé quoting the main heroes of... Read more
Jean Genet – Original drawing by Marcel Duhamel
Original drawing. Portrait of Jean Genet, in charcoal on heavy paper. Read more
Raymond RADIGUET and the writing of his obscene poems.
“I write poems like a very old gentleman, with this difference that none of them…”. Read more
George Sand to Victor Hugo: "My novels are like pages from a herbarium..."
Autographed letter signed to Victor Hugo. A very beautiful letter from George Sand to Hugo... Read more
Claude DEBUSSY and his music for the Ballets Russes.
"You will find three melodies along with this letter...". Read more
Oscar Dominguez creates an etching for Georges Hugnet. 1935.
"I still hope for a very soon and very important revolution in Spain. ...". Read more
Antoine BOURDELLE – Original signed watercolor with handwritten notes.
"Excellent material for large figures – heads, fragments, or ensembles. One can...". Read more
Paul Éluard describes his poetry and the Resistance during wartime. 1945.
"The winter of 1940-1941 was very harsh. Because of the cold, we stayed indoors for a month...". Read more
Autograph signature of Jules BARBEY D'AUREVILLY on cdv photo.
Rare photographic portrait of the illustrious dandy writer, enriched with his signature ... Read more
Johan Barthold JONGKIND photographed by Etienne CARJAT.
A rare photograph showing the Dutch painter with one hand in his pocket, the other... Read more
Lewis Carroll – “My dear Mabel, how you have intrigued me!”
"You know, you had a funny hat on your head, something like a chape...". Read more
Gérard OURY – Autographed letter signed.
Autographed letter signed. A very beautiful letter from the French director mentioning... Read more
Jules Verne organizes his journey along the Mediterranean.
"Our plan is to go directly to Oran, stopping only once in...". Read more
Max ERNST is preparing to join Gala and Paul ÉLUARD.
"It's raining, it's raining, it's raining. Goodbye, don't cry, I'm giving you a hug.". Read more
Oscar Wilde – Autographed aphorism signed.
"We spend our days, each of us, looking for the secret of life. Well, my friend... Read more
Georges HUGNET severely criticizes the legacy of the surrealist movement.
"They degraded them while trying to elevate them: Sade, Baudelaire, Nerval, Rimbaud, Du...". Read more
Alfred de Musset defies the fair sex and Madame de Girardin. 1845.
"I'm currently barricaded in my room, grumpy, stupid, and annoyed.". Read more
GEN PAUL – Original signed drawing – Bust portrait of LOUIS XVI.
Black ink on onion skin paper, signed by the artist in the upper right corner. Read more
Albert MARQUET – Original signed drawing. Ghardaïa, Algeria. 1921.
A charming study of an oriental scene, depicting a Berber woman seated beside... Read more
Alberto GIACOMETTI discusses his sculptures and his hard work. 1956.
"I'm working hard and I hope to come up with something new. ...". Read more
Gustave CAILLEBOTTE – Autograph letter signed to Claude MONET.
"You've come at a bad time. I was due to receive almost 5,000 on April 1st...". Read more
Victor Hugo – Photograph in carte-de-visite format by Bertall.
Albumen print mounted on thin cardboard, depicting Hugo, standing with his arms crossed... Read more