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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
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
Jean Cocteau and the Saint-Pierre chapel in Villefranche-sur-Mer.
"I never mentioned that Brusset's clumsiness was causing me trouble...". 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
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
Pierre MOLINIER – Original photograph – Mad happiness. 1968-1971
Vintage silver gelatin print. Plate 70 from The Shaman and His Creatures. 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
Original drawings – 19th century silhouettes.
A set of two original black ink drawings. 19th century. Magnificent if... 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

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