Christie's Bande Dessinée et Illustration Paris 14 Mars 2015

TEXT ONLY IN FRENCH !

Created in partnership with the Daniel Maghen Gallery, this auction sale catalogue gathers the greatest characters in the history of the "ninth art".

A perfect book for all fans of the genre, who wish to immerse themselves in some of the finest illustrations in comics history! 

In this catalogue, you will be able to admire original artworks by renowned artists, such as Milo Manara, Olivier Ledroit, Cromwell, Christopher Dunn, Peyo, Frédéric Pillot, Emmanuel Lepage, Jean Giraud (known as Moebius), and many others !

You will also be able to enjoy some other iconic illustrations, such as : 

- A very rare cover of Pilote magazine featuring the celebrated duo of the genre: Asterix and Obelix! This piece of art was executed by Uderzo in gouache, in celebration of the publication of Astérix et le Chaudron.

- Two original comics boards created by Edgar P. Jacobs : the eighth plate of La Marque Jaune – a crucial moment in the story where Blake and Mortimer officially join the investigation – and another from Le Secret de l'Espadon.

- An unpublished work by William Vance, created in 2001 to represent the Dior fragrance Eau Sauvage. 

- The exceptional collection of Mr Barbier, with its 42 comic boards and illustrations from the 1980s and early 1990s, created by Enki Bilal, François Schuiten or André Franquin.