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André BRETON justifies the exclusion of Victor BRAUNER from the surrealist group.
“No petty interest can set me against Brauner […] What sets me against him is…”. Read more
Paterne BERRICHON, his claims and Stéphane MALLARMÉ
Autographed letter signed to the poet Francis Vielé-Griffin. A moving letter from the poet... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autographed You're Under Arrest booklet.
Program from the 1988 You're Under Arrest tour, autographed by Serge Gainsbourg... Read more
Charles de Gaulle foresees victory over Nazi Germany. 1945.
"In war as in peace, the tasks will be numerous"... Read more
At the dawn of 1941, Charles de Gaulle worked towards "the liberation of France."
"We must concentrate all our efforts and dedicate every last ounce of energy...". Read more
Paul JOUVE – Autographed signed letter and original photographs.
"In about ten days I will be back in Paris and will see you then. ...". Read more
Francis Bacon – Original photograph by D. Kasperine. 1985
Original photograph. Vintage silver gelatin print on card stock (1985)... Read more
Ossip ZADKINE – Original signed drawing. Totem.
Pastel on heavy bluish cardboard, dated and signed in the margin: OZ 65 ... Read more
Alix AYMÉ – Original drawing – Maternity with a headscarf.
A superb drawing by the French artist, emanating a subtle and delicate nostalgia... Read more
Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX – Original drawing. Reclining figures.
Superb study of two reclining, embracing figures. Probable frontispiece design... Read more
Carl Gustav Jung and Freud's sexual and analytical theories.
"The neurotic problem cannot be solved by reducing sexuality. ...". Read more
Jules PASCIN – Original signed drawing – Watercolor.
Original signed drawing. Pencil and watercolor on paper. Circa 1918. Charming... Read more
Raymond RADIGUET and his affection for Irène Lagut.
Autographed letter signed to Irène Lagut. Radiguet and his affection for Irène. ... Read more
Émile ZOLA launches his campaign in support of Alfred DREYFUS.
Autographed letter signed to a contributor to Le Figaro. Important letter from Zola... Read more
Edgar P. JACOBS – Original drawing – “The U Ray”
Autographed letter signed to his colorist. A superb document from the creator of Blake... Read more
HERGÉ – Tintin and the Thompson Twins Investigation
Signed letter. A delightful letter from Hergé depicting the Thompson twins in the midst of... Read more
Raymond RADIGUET and Constantin BRANCUSI write to Irène Lagut.
Autographed card signed to Irène Lagut. Important document testifying to the friendship... Read more
Louis-Ferdinand CELINE organizes the re-release of Journey to the End of the Night.
"He's going to release *The Journey* one of these days in Brussels. That's all. We'll see then...". Read more
Karl LAGERFELD – Autographed letter signed – Karl and his boots.
"Thank you for the two lovely bags and also for the boots.". Read more
Francis Bacon – Original photograph.
Original photograph. Magnificent silver gelatin print depicting the artist, seated... Read more
The masters of the Italian Renaissance analyzed by André Malraux.
"No masterpiece has ever been created in imitation of an ancient style; not by N...". Read more
Jacques Mesrine doesn't care about his future. 1976.
"I am the only master of my future, and I'm not worried about that...". Read more
Raymond RADIGUET and Jean COCTEAU – Autographed letter signed.
Autographed letter signed to Irène Lagut. A remarkable letter, entirely handwritten... Read more
André LHOTE – Original signed drawing. Notre-Dame de Paris.
Original signed drawing. Notre-Dame. Superb view of Notre-Dame de Paris created... Read more
Georges Brassens and his early songs.
"I went to see Guy Berry and presented him with 'Nobody Will Ever Know'. This...". Read more
Georges Brassens – Original autographed photograph
Original photograph autographed by Brassens. Signed in blue ink by the artist... Read more
Jacques BREL – Original autographed photograph.
Vintage silver gelatin print, signed in the margin, depicting Brel leaning on a small bim... Read more
Charles BAUDELAIRE and his work on Edgar Allan Poe.
"I'm missing 4 issues: Morella Metzengerstein, The Devil in the Belfry, dead...". Read more
François Mauriac – Autographed letter signed to Marcel Thiébaut
Mauriac recommends Bernard Barbey's book, La Maladère, which he himself prefaced. Read more
Sophie de MONNIER – Autograph letter signed in MIRABEAU.
Autograph letter signed to Mirabeau. Important document written on the two previous occasions... Read more
Salvador DALI and his illustrations of Don Quixote.
Vintage silver gelatin print - Dali, cane in hand and moustache bristling. Read more
Pierre Bonnard considered entrusting his works to the Bernheim Gallery. 1938.
"I'll see if I think I'll donate something to the Bernheim family." ... Read more
Louise MICHEL – Revolutionary autograph manuscript.
"It is the revolution they are calling for through their stupidity and infamy.". Read more
HERGÉ with a cigarette - Original photograph.
Original photograph. Vintage silver gelatin print depicting Hergé in bust portrait, ... Read more
Albert Camus – Autographed letter signed
Autographed letter signed to Mr. Dynham. "It is a modern dream to want to re...". Read more
Nicolas de Staël – Original photograph by Denise Colomb.
Original photograph by Denise Colomb. Silver gelatin print featuring the artist... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autographed ticket signed.
A surprising note from Gainsbourg instructing his young friend to meet him at this... Read more
Antoine BLONDI signs his masterpiece, A Monkey in Winter.
Photograph enhanced with a dedication from the author in blue ink... Read more
Serge Gainsbourg and his parabolic tale Evguenie Sokolov.
This copy is enhanced by a full and beautiful signature of the artist... Read more
Keith Haring – Autographed and Signed Postcard
This document is enhanced with two original black felt-tip pen drawings by Keith Haring. Read more
Albert CAMUS – Signed letter – His trip to Algeria.
Sir, I found your card upon returning from a trip to Algeria... Read more
Victor Hugo and his Les Misérables under the regime of Napoleon III
This article would be excellent in every respect under a system of freedom... Read more
DAVID D'ANGERS and the statues of Molière and Joan of Arc.
Autographed letter signed. A very fine letter from the sculptor regarding the statues of... Read more
COLETTE exhausted from her lecture tour.
"It's true that I'm a romantic. But still!". Read more
COLETTE is suspected of adultery by her husband Jouvenel.
"I embrace you while bathing you in tears. Colette, alas, de Jouvenel." ... Read more
COLETTE is elected to the Royal Academy of Belgium.
"I dream of a Brussels (...) where there would be neither academies nor discos between us...". Read more
Jean JAURÈS reports on the legislative monitoring of philanthropic works.
"The Chamber, which was seized of the question of the additional costs to be created...". Read more
Gérard PHILIPPE leads the theatrical adventure of the TNP.
"You know I'm part of the TNP team. Every play choice is...". Read more
Giacomo MEYERBEER and his missed appointment with the minister.
"Would I dare to ask you to be so kind as to be near me...". Read more
Nicolas de Staël – Original photograph by Denise Colomb.
An extraordinary print depicting the artist full-length, staring directly at the camera... Read more
Max JACOB – Autograph manuscript signed with original drawings.
Autograph manuscript signed – “Climate of Algiers” Magnificent manuscript, enriched with…. Read more
COLETTE and the publication of her essay The Pure and the Impure.
"The director of Gringoire has just interrupted my serial...". Read more
Jacques FRANÇOIS – Moving letter during the war.
Autographed letter signed to Olga Barbezat. A very moving letter from the actor... Read more
Salvador DALÍ – Original signed drawing – Ant and two rocks.
Original signed drawing - Ant and two rocks. India ink on paper... Read more
Nicolas de Staël – Original photograph signed by Denise Colomb.
Original photograph signed by Denise Colomb. Vintage silver gelatin print on... Read more
Alberto GIACOMETTI – Eleven autograph letters signed on his art.
A collection of eleven autograph letters signed to the artist Constant Rey-Millet. E ... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autographed dedication signed.
A 33 RPM record enhanced with a dedication from the artist in red felt-tip pen: Gainsbourg... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Autograph manuscript with musical staff.
"I would give everything for nothing, even to the no man's land of disgust"... Read more
Original announcement of the death of Gustave Flaubert.
"The death of Gustave Flaubert was a thunderbolt for all of us!". Read more
Louis-Ferdinand CELINE – Collection of twelve prison letters – 1947.
"What right do these idiots have to throw my days to the pigs, to the ordeal...". Read more
Alfred de Musset's creativity valiantly defended by his brother.
“…that my brother be left alone and that no one try to destroy his statue…”. Read more
Rudyard Kipling invites a viscount to his home in Etchingham.
"Dear Viscount, I 'm glad to learn that you are in England again." ... Read more
Camille PISSARRO – His painting and the burial of Emile ZOLA.
Autographed letter signed to his son Rodolphe. Pissarro and the burial of his... Read more
Michel Houellebecq – “Anything can happen in life, and especially nothing.”
Autographed aphorism signed. Houellebecq here revisits one of his most famous... Read more
George SAND – Carte de visite format photograph by NADAR.
A rare albumen print mounted on cardboard depicting Sand in profile, leaning on... Read more
Marcel PROUST – Painting, John Ruskin, Giotto and William Turner.
"I don't know how I managed to copy this page for you, I then...". Read more
Coco Chanel. Signed document. Chanel and its Cannes boutique.
Signed typed document. Signed and initialed by Gabrielle Chanel, with the notation... Read more
DE GAULLE Charles – Signed letter – 1946.
Typed letter signed to the parish priest of Vaux-sous-Aubigny, Colombey-les-Deux-Églises... Read more
Jean Cocteau invites Sartre and Beauvoir to Milly-la-Forêt.
"My dear Sartre, I have finally left that disastrous clinic. I wish you...". Read more
Jules PASCIN – Original signed drawing. Cuba 1917.
Two men, one sitting, the other standing leaning against a wall, in the streets of Cuba... Read more
Romain GARY and Jean SEBERG – Original numbered photograph.
Original photograph. Numbered silver gelatin print, depicting Gary and his wife... Read more
Émile ZOLA – Exile, Dreyfus and literature.
Autograph letter signed "Z" to Octave Mirbeau. Superb letter from Zola, to the... Read more
Marshal LYAUTEY – Important letter on the Colonial Exhibition of 1931.
Autographed letter signed to Marcel Olivier. A very fine letter from Lyautey returning... Read more
NAPOLEON – Autograph manuscript signed, written in Saint Helena.
Autograph manuscript signed Napoleon Longwood, Saint Helena. Extraordinary and... Read more
Jacques BREL – Autographed card. Autograph signature.
Card autographed by Brel. Postcard featuring the young artist... Read more
Emil Cioran – Autograph manuscript on birth.
"To ruminate on birth is to sigh and pray for another mistake than that of...". Read more
Elizabeth Gardner BOUGUEREAU – Autographed letter signed.
Autographed letter signed. "Dear Commander, My husband has asked me to write to you...". Read more
Original photograph of Nicolas de Staël's studio by Denise Colomb.
A very moving vintage silver gelatin print depicting a view of Nicola's studio... Read more
Camille PLEYEL discovers the talent of Ernest Guiraud.
"I am very interested in the progress of piano studies.". Read more
Jacques DUTRONC – Original signed drawing. Self-portrait.
Self-portrait with a cigar, enhanced with three signed autograph lines. Read more
Frédéric Auguste BARTHOLDI describes and draws a fountain for Bordeaux.
“We will arrange for the bronzes (…) both for the lion heads and…”. Read more
Jane BIRKIN & Serge GAINSBOURG, in the living room on rue de Verneuil.
Superb vintage silver gelatin print – large format – depicting the couple posing... Read more
Jean Cocteau – One of the last letters of his life, enriched with drawings.
Autographed letter signed to Suzanne Odé. One of Cocteau's last letters... Read more
André Malraux is preparing his work on art: The Imaginary Museum
"The art of the dead and the art of the living. The latter has not undergone metamorphosis.". Read more
Salvador DALI – Original pornographic drawing to E. Arsan.
Dali sends Emmanuelle Arsan a highly explicit pornographic drawing... Read more
Louis ARAGON – Autograph poem – Lyon-les-mystères. 1943
"There are so many flowers that one loses one's mind... Is it a monster passing by...". Read more
Georges MÉLIÈS – Autograph letter signed to Auguste Drioux.
"The stock of memorabilia related to Robert Houdin's theatre is far from being exhausted...". Read more
Karl LAGERFELD – Original drawing – Study of Trench.
A stunning study, for the House of Chloé, of a striped trench coat called Lester. Read more
Antonin Artaud, informed by Christ, announces the imminent Apocalypse. 1937.
"I entered into the mysteries of the world with the staff of Jesus Christ.". Read more
SANFOURCHE – Original signed artwork – “The Family”
Original signed artwork – “The Family” Magnificent work by the French artist, ... Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Original photograph, October 1963.
Gainsbourg standing backstage at the Théâtre des Capucines, in October 1963. Read more
Serge Gainsbourg – Autographed letter signed.
Autographed letter signed to Fulbert Ribeaut, his butler, rue de Verneuil in Paris... Read more
François MITTERRAND – Long autographed letter signed.
"We must immerse ourselves once again in our solitude, which our dreams attempt to fill...". Read more
Sir Winston CHURCHILL – Original signed photograph.
Extraordinary vintage silver gelatin print, signed by Churchill, after its defect... Read more
Charles Baudelaire by Etienne Carjat
The poet's most famous photograph, taken in 1862. Photoglyptych from a negative... Read more
Claude LÉVI-STRAUSS describes the oriental customs of the Oki islands.
"I received your letter of the 10th on the island of Oki, in the Sea of Japan.". Read more
Louis ARAGON sells paintings by Georges Braque and Masson.
"Here is the Braque, my dear friend, and all I can do [...] is leave it to you...". Read more
François Mitterrand in search of eternal love.
"Happiness should not become our reason for being: Love, not happiness. ...". Read more
Paul Gauguin – “The Killer is an exceptional piece”
Autographed letter signed to Ambroise Vollard. Important letter from Gauguin to his... Read more
Bernadette SOUBIROUS – Rare photograph in carte-de-visite format.
The young saint, in a medallion. Photograph by the Toulouse photographer Provost. Read more
Pierre MOLINIER absorbed in his photographic work.
"Currently I am very busy working on a mock-up for a book...". Read more
Victor Hugo creates photographs with his collaborator: the sun.
"Please accept, I beg you, the portrait painted by the sun...". Read more
José-Maria de HEREDIA – Autographed poem signed – Artemis.
"For your heart longs to taste this cruel sweetness / To mingle in your games a purple...". Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Bad news from the Stars.
A 33 RPM album released by Philips in 1981, featuring a magnificent signature by... Read more
Camille Pissarro encouraged in his struggles for Art by Gustave Geffroy.
"It's so rare to find intellectual friends who understand and encourage us...". Read more
Serge GAINSBOURG – Silver gelatin photograph depicting the artist in bust.
Vintage silver gelatin print depicting the artist in bust portrait. Photographer: Yannick Co... Read more
Claude Monet is distressed by the inexorable deterioration of his eyes.
"I'm anxiously awaiting the drinks promised for Friday.". Read more
FA CAZALS – Original signed drawing. Paul VERLAINE on his deathbed.
An extraordinary testimony, depicting the poet lying on his bed on January 8th... Read more
Paul VERLAINE – Autographed poem signed, from his collection Sagesse.
"Saint Teresa wants Poverty to be / The queen of this world, and literally...". Read more
Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT – Set of two autographed signed cards.
"I'm actually leaving on the 15th to pick him up in the Faroe Islands and do a little tour with him...". Read more
Antonin ARTAUD – Autograph letter signed to Marcel Bisiaux.
"Have you seen Jacques Brenner in the last three months? What's the status of number 3...". Read more
André-Marie AMPERE – Rare letter on the Academy of Sciences.
"I am now reading your descriptive geometry to prepare the report that I...". Read more
Claude DEBUSSY comes to the aid of his stepson, Raoul Bardac.
"It would be better for the service if Raoul Bardac were not forced to rejoin...". Read more
Gustave Flaubert is doing everything he can for his friend Louis Bouilhet.
"Have you thought about using Bouilhet's (Hélène Peyron's) advertisement for the intermission?". Read more
Francis Bacon sends his new triptych to his friend Leiris.
"Here is the ectochrome of a new triptych. The color is a little difficult to see.". Read more
Victor Hugo – Original large format photograph by Carjat. 1878.
A magnificent and rare large-format photograph depicting the great man in a bust portrait. Read more
Jacques PRÉVERT – Original collage – Three cats in a Paris alley.
A charming composition by the poet featuring three cat-like characters strolling about... Read more
Camille PISSARRO writes to Claude MONET for the MANET banquet.
"The letter written at Manet's banquet is designed in such a way that I refrain from...". Read more
Eugène DELACROIX – Original drawing for the ceiling of the Louvre.
Study sheet for Apollo victorious over the serpent Python. 1850 ... Read more
Winston CHURCHILL – Autographed letter signed to Countess Greffulhe.
“There is absolutely nothing to be done for him.” ... Read more
Karl Lagerfeld – Original drawing for the House of Chloé. #78
Magnificent study of a bustier skirt for the House of Chloé. Annotated by Lagerfeld: F ... Read more
Karl Lagerfeld – Original drawing for the House of Chloé. #88
Stunning bustier skirt study for the House of Chloé. Black fabric swatch... Read more
Stefan ZWEIG – Autographed card signed to Louis-Raymond Lefèvre.
"Dear Sir, Thank you for sending me your interesting book, which I will read in...". Read more
The death of Émile ZOLA as told by St Georges de Bouhélier.
"In a corner, someone I soon recognized as Captain Dreyfus was recounting...". Read more
Antoine LAVOISIER and his position as tax farmer general.
"I, the undersigned, promise immediately that my funds in the new lease of the farms g...". Read more
Jacques DUTRONC – Autograph manuscript “The Playboys”.
"There are the professional playboys - dressed by Cardin and shod by Carvil...". Read more
Gustave COURBET photographed in three-quarter view, with his hand on his heart.
A very beautiful photograph of the painter, three-quarter view, with his hand on his heart. Read more
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photomontage. “Celestial Pantomime”
Original photomontage. "Celestial Pantomime" Superb photomontage by the artist c... Read more
Claude MONET works in memory of his friend Alfred SILSEY.
"As I am actively involved in the planned sale, I would like it to be a success...". Read more
Jean Cocteau – Autographed signed poem – The model of sleepers.
A magnificent study of verses—a first draft—for his poetry collection Opéra. C... Read more
Gandhi tells his faithful friend about daily life in his ashram.
“No man can beforehand stipulate about his future conduct.” ... Read more
Gustave Eiffel makes a donation to the Committee of Experiments.
"As for the difference, I am happy to donate it to the Committee of Experts...". Read more
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux is furious that he cannot resume his art as a sculptor.
"It makes me furious not being able to use my modeling tools, my scissors...". Read more
Marie Curie sends her support to Sacco and Vanzetti.
"I am signing the appeal by intellectuals in support of Sacco and Vanzett...". Read more
Alexandre Dumas announces his arrival in Naples to meet Garibaldi. 1860.
"I kiss you, you scoundrel, and I love you. A. Dumas. Chiatamone Palace – Naples...". Read more
Karl Lagerfeld sketches a brown patterned skirt for Chloé. #20
Numerous handwritten notes by Lagerfeld and samples of red fabric... Read more
Karl Lagerfeld sketches a jersey coat-dress for Chloé. #22
A magnificent study, for the House of Chloé, depicting a woman standing on one level, hands... Read more
A moving letter from Marcel Proust as a token of affection to A. Sorel.
"My thoughts never leave you for a moment and remain always with you very...". Read more
Antoine de SAINT-EXUPÉRY – Working manuscript on aeronautics.
Working manuscript containing several mathematical formulas and a small crossword puzzle... Read more
Gustave Flaubert elaborates on his notes about Carthage for his Salammbô.
"Heracles, Melcarth worshipped in Carthage, was also worshipped in the colonial cities, etc...". Read more
[ROUGET DE LISLE] – Complete manuscript of “La MARSEILLAISE”.
"Arise, children of the Fatherland / The day of glory has arrived / Against us from the ... Read more
Eugène BOUDIN – Original signed watercolor – The Fishermen.
A charming seascape by a precursor of Impressionism. Read more
Hector Berlioz revives Gluck's Alceste at the Opera.
"Unfortunately, I was unable to send you the tickets you requested today...". Read more
FOUJITA refuses to take back one of his paintings.
"I don't intend to paint a portrait that always raises the question of resemblance...". Read more
Gustave Flaubert, in despair over the Franco-Prussian War.
“I don’t believe there is a man in France who suffers more than I do […] He…”. Read more
COLETTE launches its Parisian beauty store.
"I have the wisdom to be passionate about every face I make up.". Read more
FLAUBERT abandons plans to publish Salammbô in the face of Les Misérables.
"It seems to me very presumptuous and rather stupid to want to attract...". Read more
Jacques PRÉVERT – Original signed drawing.
A charming little sketch by the artist depicting a little devil. Read more
Karl LAGERFELD – Original signed drawing for ELLE magazine.
A stunning design by the German fashion designer celebrating ELLE magazine's 60th anniversary. Read more
GANDHI returns to the lands of Travancore.
A rare, intimate, and benevolent letter from Gandhi, offering advice to his protégé... Read more
Igor STRAVINSKY – Autographed letter signed – 1929.
"Having returned from a concert tour, I found your kind note in my mail. ...". Read more
Pablo PICASSO – Original signed photograph.
Picasso with his model Sylvette posing in front of his canvases, in Cannes, in 1957. Read more

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