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Auguste Rodin is delighted that his "Thinker" is joining the Pantheon.
"I am writing to thank you for agreeing to have your name included on the committee...". Read more
Raymond RADIGUET and the illustrations for Holiday Homework
Autographed letter signed to Irène Lagut. Interesting letter from the poet concerning... Read more
Frantisek KUPKA – Original pencil drawing.
Religious figure, circa 1909. Pencil on paper laid down on heavy paper. Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Original photograph.
Serge Gainsbourg (1928-1991) Original photograph. Iconic image of Ga... Read more
François Mitterrand and his love for Catherine Langeais.
"I feel less patient in this subordinate role of mine, which irritates me...". Read more
Jacques MESRINE plays with death and the dangers of his profession.
"I am a fatalist; I have never been afraid of death, otherwise I would have chosen...". Read more
Jacques MESRINE embraced his life as an outsider in the world of organized crime.
"I think I always knew I would end my life in prison. I wanted this...". Read more
Jacques MESRINE doesn't give a damn about the threats from the public prosecutor.
"The prosecutor presents me as extremely dangerous… and yet I am not…". Read more
Jacques Mesrine, imprisoned, is growing impatient for his trial. 1976.
"According to my information, the trial in this case will proceed alone and not with...". Read more
Charles BAUDELAIRE – Autograph letter signed to Poulet Malassis.
Beautiful letter about the printing of Artificial Paradises and the second edition of The Fle... Read more
SADE writes to his wife from his prison cell in Vincennes.
"For God's sake, let me breathe for at least fifteen days, without overwhelming me like...". Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photomontage – “The Child Man”.
An extraordinary photomontage – one of Molinier's masterpieces – composed of the vi ... Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photomontage. “The doll – the games”.
A very beautiful print consisting of the doll's head mounted on the artist's bust... Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photomontage – “Effigy 1”.
Vintage silver gelatin print. Plate 3 from The Shaman and His Creatures. Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photomontage – “The Games”.
Vintage silver gelatin print. Circa 1965. Plate 28 from The Shaman and His Creatures... Read more
Rare early letter from Louis-Ferdinand Céline in Cameroon. 1916.
"Dear Parents, I am sending my mail via a black mail carrier to Cribi – so that my letters...". Read more
Charles de Gaulle was in despair over the communist victory in 1946.
“If they had followed me, they would be the victors today […] common sense…”. Read more
C215 – Original signed work – Homage – Il Caravaggio.
Original signed artwork - Homage - Caravaggio. Stencil on a wooden board. Read more
Roger CAILLOIS informs BRETON of his break with the surrealists.
"If surrealism can encompass such an attitude alongside others so radical...". Read more
Édouard VUILLARD – Autographed letter signed to Léo Marchand.
The Nabis painter is preparing to rent his apartment in Vaucresson to his friend. Read more
Antonin ARTAUD and the feminine face of a character from the Marquis de SADE.
"I'd like to introduce you to a very pretty person who, I think, has the face of a...". Read more
Paul ELUARD writes to Jean COCTEAU about Beauty and the Beast.
"I highly recommend Raïnof Boyan, a Bulgarian artist, who has created some very beautiful drawings...". Read more
Jean Cocteau – Beautiful illustrated letter to Jean Marais – Christmas 1942.
"We will stay, talking about you and waiting for you. It's like all the holidays, the p...". Read more
YVES SAINT LAURENT – Original drawing for YSL. Jacket study.
A magnificent study depicting a full-length portrait of a woman wearing a skirt and cardigan... Read more
Federico Fellini – Signed letter to Jean Leymarie
Letter signed to Jean Leymarie: "I didn't even get to see Balthus, but we...". Read more
Marcel PROUST evokes the memory and pain of BAUDELAIRE.
"Sometimes we suddenly start to resemble those we mourn, and...". Read more
General de Gaulle at the theatre in 1945. Original photograph.
Vintage silver gelatin print (1945) depicting the General and his wife Yvonne de Ga... Read more
A photograph of Mme de Lauris discovered by Marcel Proust.
"I will not forget the kindness you showed in letting me see your father and...". Read more
LA FAYETTE – Autographed note signed to his friend Armand Carrel.
"I've returned from Lagrange, my dear Carrel, and I still remember the camp...". Read more
Max JACOB – Autograph poem: “The Poet in the City” – [1932]
"Pain follows like a shadow / We don't always think about it / The mind arises from...". Read more
The agonies of artistic creation according to Françoise HARDY.
"I need to try writing song lyrics myself again and that's making me...". Read more
Charles de Gaulle urged people to fight one week after his appeal.
"Those who still have the freedom to do so must unite resolutely to resist...". Read more
The tulips and COLETTE's pointed snout.
"How I enjoyed the pointed tips of these tulips! They're still so...". Read more
Francis Bacon in Paris – Original photograph.
Vintage silver gelatin print (probably unique) depicting Bacon immersed in his... Read more
Jean Cocteau – Original drawing signed to the poet Christian Gali. 1963.
A beautiful dedication to his friend, the poet Christian Gali, on the title page of his... Read more
Emil Cioran develops the concept of the disillusioned man.
"Everything has not meaning, but a semblance of meaning.". Read more
Jules Verne is worried about his "Around the World in 80 Days".
"I saw in some newspapers that the resumption of the Tour du Monde race had gone well. ...". Read more
FOUJITA – Original signed drawing – Harlequins.
Black ink and blue pen on paper. Signed in the lower margin. Read more
Auguste Rodin – The Age of Bronze – Autographed photograph.
One of the sculptor's most famous works, created at the dawn of his career: ... Read more
Marcel Proust describes the charms of Brittany to Georges de Lauris.
"I hope that Brittany will stir within you the noble and charming chords that...". Read more
PICASSO, ARAGON, ELUARD, CURIE dedicate the menu for the Peace Dinner.
Magnificent signing sessions with the biggest names in the art movement... Read more
Gabrièle BUFFET-PICABIA and her American affairs.
Autographed letter signed. "Dr. X has withdrawn his complaint and is asking me...". Read more
Felix MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY presents his first work to Mr. Schlesinger.
"Quartet for piano, violin, (...) by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Work...". Read more
Madame de MAINTENON and her memory of the house of Saint-Cyr.
"These examples should make us tremble because we see in everything that the poor...". Read more
Tsugouharu FOUJITA – Original signed photograph.
A precious photograph signed by the painter in both Japanese and French... Read more
Sonia DELAUNAY, taking refuge in her memories and in her art.
"Luckily I have my painting - it's my poetry, my language...". Read more
Louis-Ferdinand CÉLINE – Autograph working manuscript, first draft.
"Tile ironwork covers the ramparts and extends to the moat... Guard posts...". Read more
André GIDE – Literary correspondence of 8 letters to his friend.
"Your example hardly encourages me to go further south up the Nile. I'll just...". Read more
Camille SAINT-SAËNS sends an original drawing by Henri Chapu.
A charming letter from the composer, enhanced with an original drawing by Henri Chapu. Read more
Juliette DROUET – Autograph letter to Victor HUGO.
Juliette recounts her day—and her love—to her lover, Victor Hugo. Read more
Juliette DROUET writes to Victor HUGO about Napoleon III.
"I would give anything in the world for our poor country to emerge from this with honor...". Read more
Alphonse de LAMARTINE launches the publication of his complete works.
"I received in cash and in advance the sum of 300 francs for the price of my works...". Read more
Alfred Sisley authenticates his paintings sold in Paris.
"The two paintings you described so perfectly are indeed mine.". Read more
René Magritte demonstrates his disdain for religious paintings.
"Regarding the so-called religious painting you mentioned, I cannot...". Read more
Henri LE SIDANER and his exhibition at the Goupil Gallery.
Autographed letter signed. Le Sidaner brings together his finest works for his exhibition... Read more
JAURES Jean – Autograph manuscript signed.
Autograph manuscript signed. Six quarto pages on Chamber letterhead... Read more
Jacques MAJORELLE on a grand tour to the Algerian oases.
"Under the palm trees of this renowned oasis, though less beautiful than those of southern Morocco...". Read more
Bruno COQUATRIX – Autographed letter signed to Jacques BREL.
Autographed letter signed to Jacques Brel. A superb letter from the Director of the Olymp... Read more
Jacques BREL – Signed letter.
Typed document signed. Jacques Brel adds his endorsement to those of many others... Read more
Paul Verlaine – Autographed Poem Signed – Elegies X1
"After all, let us be led by the blade. It is gentle, it is strong, ...". Read more
Edmond Rostand authorizes the publication of his poetry.
"I would be happy to see my poetry included in the directory, as you wish...". Read more
HERGÉ – Flight 714 to Sydney, Sunflower and the plaster gag.
"Flight 714 to Sydney doesn't seem to have been what you'd call a discount...". Read more
Vladimir JANKELEVITCH – Autographed letter signed. 1960.
Autograph letter signed. One page, octavo, on University of ... letterhead. Read more
Johan Barthold JONGKIND – The Dutch master absorbed by his painting.
"I did some drawings near Nevers, where I plan to return to do more...". Read more
Shepard FAIREY – OBEY – Original signed artwork – Patti SMITH.
Mixed media. Patti Smith – 2012. Screen printing, stencil, spray paint and... Read more
Georges Clemenceau defends his friend Octave Mirbeau.
"In September I will talk with whomever I feel I should strike up a conversation with.". Read more
Georges Brassens – Manuscript – “Elegy for a cellar rat”.
"Brilliant tomorrows for you, dancing days, where there is no God." ... Read more
Jean Cocteau – Original signed drawing – The Terrible Parents.
A beautiful drawing by Cocteau, done in colored pencils for the illustration... Read more
Victor Hugo and the baptism of little Georges.
"Hauteville-House and work are less cheerful; but that is duty.". Read more
Louise MICHEL – Autographed letter signed to comrade Alexandre Roy.
"It's not that I'm discouraged, but I find that the great human herd has...". Read more
Somerset MAUGHAM and the theatrical desires of the Princess of Monaco.
“I must be frank with you: I can be of no use to you. » ... Read more
Pierre and Marie CURIE thanks for the award of the Gegner prize.
"Madame Curie and I are very grateful to the Academy for the decision...". Read more
Jean Cocteau – Poem in homage to Charles Ferdinand Ramuz.
"Of the devil and the little devils / Ramuz knows the car / Blood red is his p...". Read more
Emir Abd-el-Kader sends his thanks to France.
"I will not forget the kindness, the benevolence, and the true affection that you...". Read more
The Confessions of Paul Verlaine a few days before his death.
"I have reflected on your proposals concerning the second part of my Confessions...". Read more
Salvador DALI wishes to present these new paintings.
"I would be very happy if this time I can show you the new paintings...". Read more
George Sand was dismayed by the bloody days of June 1848.
"Let us think of our children who would become demoralized if we lost hope and...". Read more
Alfred Dreyfus sends a few handwritten lines.
"I am sending you herewith the few lines you requested. Okay...". Read more
Marcel DUCHAMP offers his ready-mades to André BRETON
A set of two autograph letters signed to André Breton. A wonderful encounter... Read more
André LHOTE – Original signed watercolor – Northern City, Bruges.
A magnificent view of a Bruges canal, in tawny colors, created by the artist... Read more
Guy de Maupassant and the death of George Sand.
"Upon returning from a sea voyage, I found in Cannes the letter that taught me the... Read more
Original announcement of the death of Jules Verne.
Suffering from severe diabetes during the last years of his life, Jules Verne... Read more
Jacques Prévert sketches, with poetry, the rain.
An extraordinary graphic work by Prévert, sketching with a few strokes of the pen... Read more
Georges GUYNEMER and his aerial exploits in 1916.
"The essential thing remains simple: to have the chance to encounter the enemy and...". Read more
Yves SAINT-LAURENT – Original drawing.
A rare sketch depicting two women in costume for the play Dear Liar. Read more
Antonin ARTAUD wants to escape to the south of France.
"Don't believe all the false rumors you might hear at the start...". Read more
Eugène DELACROIX photographed by Félix NADAR.
Delacroix with his hand in his gabardine coat. The only known portrait of Delacroix by Nadar. Read more
Jean JAURES – Autograph letter signed to Madame Eremnitz.
"Telegraph the professor's name to my room tomorrow, Wednesday. I'll send him...". Read more
Claude Monet wanted to use his car to transport his paintings.
"It's for an old car that's essential for our errands...". Read more
Jane BIRKIN – Original signed drawing – Self-portrait.
"This is as best as I could do before the concert at Bordeaux… a bit flattering, ... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Signed typed manuscript – Flashback.
"I returned to my street - Under the grey sky of my youth - Where the walls...". Read more
Abraham-Louis BREGUET – Autograph manuscript signed to the Duke of Chartres.
"I have received in full and final settlement from His Grace the Duke of Chartres in Paris...". Read more
Maurice UTRILLO – Autograph letter signed on his artwork.
"I must thank you most sincerely for everything you have written so thoroughly...". Read more
Victor Hugo. The revival of Hernani and the Universal Exhibition of 1867.
"We share fond old memories, sweet like our youth, charming...". Read more
The Marquis de Sade, imprisoned, makes his list of errands.
"Twenty or thirty volumes because I'm absolutely and desperately short of them...". Read more
Jacques PRÉVERT – Autographed letter signed.
Autographed letter signed. "Dear friend, Enclosed you will find two documents...". Read more
Albert Camus, in convalescence, takes on his role as a literary mentor.
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. There is, beneath a certain...". Read more
Jean-François CHAMPOLLION brings together Egyptology enthusiasts in Lyon.
“I am writing to you, my dear Egyptian, Mr. Bowes Wright, who […] visited the t…”. Read more
Marcel Proust sends his condolences in memory of the death of Paul Hervieu.
"An autumn rose is more exquisite than any other"... Read more
Charles de Gaulle – Card autographed in the margin by the General.
Card depicting the General in bust form, enhanced with an autographed dedication signed to ... Read more
A long and beautiful letter from Edgar Degas about his family in Buenos Aires.
"I still feel with emotion that you have kept something faithful and...". Read more
Rare letter from Abraham-Louis BREGUET, father of modern watchmaking.
"Here is the invoice for the works that are my masterpieces (...) it's the work...". Read more
Raymond RADIGUET – Autographed signed poem – Cheeks on fire.
Signed autograph poem. Magnificent and precious poetic manuscript, from the first... Read more
Léopoldine HUGO and the representation of the Burgraves.
A rare and moving letter from Léopoldine Hugo – one of the last of her life – in ... Read more
Stefan Zweig supports the memory of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore
"The greatness of this suffering soul will be recognized everywhere.". Read more
Joachim MURAT is worried about the new measures of Napoleon I.
"I hope he will be struck by our position and that he will not want our ruin...". Read more
TURENNE – Autograph letter signed to the Chevalier de Lorraine.
"Sir, I received the letter you honored me by writing. Please...". Read more
Émile ZOLA remembers his naturalist friends and the evenings at Médan.
"My old friends from the "Soirées de Médan" all have a very great talent that I admire...". Read more
Paul Éluard is working on the verses for his collection "Uninterrupted Poetry".
"A man's blood is horrifying. A man's blood answers no to every question...". Read more
André Gide, on the verge of death, disillusioned, gives news of himself.
"My heart is faltering, but I still allow you to kiss me.". Read more
Victor Hugo – Original photograph in cabinet card format.
One of the most famous portraits of the great man, painted by Lucien Walery in 187... Read more
Winston Churchill in the gardens of the White House. 1942.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting Churchill, cigar in hand, in the gardens... Read more
Colette's delightful wishes for happiness in three words.
"Happiness! Happiness! Happiness! Tenderly, Colette.". Read more
Gustave GEFFROY – Collection of letters about his work at the Gobelins.
"You will have something more explicit to say about the work I attempted...". Read more
Antonin ARTAUD is seeking help with his literature.
"I have been contributing to the Nouvelle Revue Française since 1924. I founded the t in 1927...". Read more
Marcel PAGNOL launches his candidacy for the French Academy.
"My application to the Academy compels me to request an audience with you.". Read more
Rare ticket from Serge Gainsbourg's concerts at the Palace in 1979.
"Le Palace Theater. Gainsbourg. et cætera... et cætera... et cætera..." ... Read more
Pablo Picasso and Jacques Prévert at La Colombe d'Or.
Pablo Picasso and Jacques Prévert designed the menu for the legendary inn in Saint-... Read more
Maurice UTRILLO and the affair of his fake paintings.
"I had a number of business deals and contracts with Mr. Paul Pétridès...". Read more
Suzanne VALADON unveils the colors of her palette.
"Colors that Utrillo and I used (...) Blue, chrome yellow, vermilion...". Read more
Richard Wagner and his music contracts with Meser.
"Please allow the bearer of this document to review the contract...". Read more
Jean Jaurès launches the publication of the Socialist History.
"This is, as you wished, the entire history of the century from 1789 to...". Read more
Karl Lagerfeld – Original drawing for the House of Chloé. #2
A study of a fitted tailored jacket for the House of Chloé, depicting a woman of... Read more
Honoré DAUMIER delivered his drawings late.
"My dear Mr. Fournier, here are your two drawings at last!". Read more
HERGÉ sends TINTIN drawings for American students.
"Beneath the apparent simplicity of the finished drawings lies a long search for...". Read more
Paul SIGNAC writes to Claude MONET about his Water Lilies.
"I would have loved to go to Giverny to wish you all the best.". Read more
Victor HUGO mourns, alongside George SAND, the death of his wife Adèle.
Autographed letter signed to George Sand. A very moving letter from Hugo, signed by... Read more
Andy Warhol – Brad Davis – Autographed dedication.
Portrait of actor Brad Davis, enhanced with a dedication by Warhol in the left margin... Read more
Andy Warhol – Autographed dedication.
This copy features a portrait of the actress Rachel Ward and includes a dedication... Read more
Jacques Brel - Artist's Work Permit. 1964
Handwritten document. Paris. July 9, 1964. Moving document issued by the... Read more
Raymond RADIGUET – Autographed letter signed to Irène Lagut.
Autographed letter signed to Irène Lagut. A very beautiful letter from Radiguet to his friend... Read more
During wartime, General de Gaulle quoted Georges Clemenceau.
"When you only have one hand, you must keep it clean. Clemenceau.". Read more
Edmond Rostand. Autograph poem signed. Chantecler.
I think of light, not glory. Singing is my way of fighting... Read more
Georges SIMENON – Autographed letter signed on youth.
"With the warm sympathy of a very old gentleman, however in complete agreement with...". Read more
Victor Brauner recounts a surreal evening in memory of SADE.
"One of the most extravagant things was that evening in memory of your...". Read more
Benito Mussolini reorganizes the ministries of Fascist Italy. 1942.
A rare document signed by the Italian dictator officially establishing the headquarters... Read more
Jacques Mesrine kills time in La Santé prison. 1976.
"I'm not one to worry. Besides, I've never been so calm...". Read more
Jean-Baptiste Charcot displays his wisdom and freedom of spirit. 1912.
"I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist...". Read more
Serge Gainsbourg – Autograph manuscript – Tandem
An exceptional first draft manuscript of the legendary song performed by V... Read more
Raymond RADIGUET – A beautiful combination of two signed autograph poems.
"Since the Earth is round / I won't go to the ends of the earth / Since it...". Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photograph. The Time of Death.
Silver gelatin print of the last painting by Molinier: The Time of Death. ... Read more
Jacques MESRINE, imprisoned, is dismayed by the prison situation.
"By taking away all hope from a man, you incite violent revolt.". Read more
COLETTE fondly remembers her female serval from Chad, Bâ-Tou.
"A purebred wild animal, from Chad, with its wild animal character intact, a marvel...". Read more
Romain GARY – Jean SEBERG – Original numbered photograph.
A beautiful candid shot of the couple deep in conversation. Read more
Ernest Hemingway – Original photograph.
Original photograph. Silver gelatin print depicting Hemingway in a bust portrait. Read more
Romain GARY, rue du Bac in June 1971.
Original contact sheet. Unique silver gelatin print, featuring 36... Read more
Romain GARY is preparing the publication of his novel The Roots of Heaven.
Typed letter to her friend and agent, Odette Arnaud. "I have great prospects...". Read more
Romain GARY – Original contact sheet. 1971
Original contact sheet. Silver gelatin photographic print, featuring 36 views of... Read more
Forced into exile, Benjamin Péret sailed towards Mexican lands. 1941.
"We are sailing towards the Americas, we left Marseille 6 weeks ago...". Read more
Original drawing. Nude and reclining woman by André Derain.
A magnificent study depicting a languid, nude woman with a fixed, penetrating gaze... Read more
Raoul DUFY – Autographed letter signed
Autographed letter signed to Madame Letourneaux. Taking refuge with Roland Dorgelès in A... Read more
Victor Hugo ignites the flames of revolt against Napoleon III. 1852.
"It is indeed a fire that I would like to light, a fire of all hatreds...". Read more

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