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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
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
Charles de Gaulle – The electoral failure of 1953.
Typed letter signed to Jean Lanet. A fine letter from the General following the failure... 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
Louise MICHEL – Photograph in cdv format by NADAR.
An extraordinary document enriched with an autographed dedication signed by Louise Miche... 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
Charles de Gaulle – Original photograph dedicated to Louis Joxe.
An extraordinary bust portrait of General de Gaulle in military uniform... 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
Winston CHURCHILL – Original photograph by Ara Güler.
Original photograph. Vintage silver gelatin print. Photograph by Ara Güler. Superb... Read more
Churchill scanning the German enemy in 1940.
Original silver gelatin print. Depicting Churchill spying on the enemy and checking... Read more
Winston Churchill – Original photograph.
Original silver gelatin print depicting Churchill, taken in April 1963 on the coast of... 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
Paul LANGEVIN – Set of four autograph letters signed.
"I have just received official confirmation of the high distinction that HM [illegible]...". Read more
Rare London letter from Charles de Gaulle at the dawn of 1943.
At the dawn of 1943, the General sent his best wishes while thanking his loyal followers... 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
André HAMBOURG – Autographed letter signed and original drawing.
Large original drawing depicting a view of Bordeaux from the waters of the Garonne... Read more
Georges MÉLIÈS looks back on his film career.
"I have so much to deal with from the film journalists who are harassing me"... 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

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