Books & Manuscripts, including the Mr. X Collection: the eclecticism of the fifth Art
L’Île mystérieuse
Paris, Education and recreation library J. Hetzel & Cie
Estimate: €18,000 - 25,000
With more than 400 lots, the sale will feature letters, complete works, manuscripts, original editions and illustrated books. In particular, a set of Marcel Pagnol's letters will be on display, providing a precious and intimate testimony of the Provençal filmmaker's work, from his first successes to his post-war films. A large selection of books dating from before and after 1800 will also be presented, with some very fine pieces such as an important princeps edition of the Complete Works of Saint Augustine, published under the direction of Erasmus, or a rare copy in a very rare cardboard of L'Île mystérieuse by Jules Verne illustrated by Férat. This rare binding makes the copies covered with it real treasures for lovers and enthusiast. Unique pieces will also be auctioned, such as the stained parchment covers signed by Picasso and Iliazd and an autograph manuscript signed by Jean Jaurès.
The Doctor's Daughter
Published by Thea Westreich and Sophie Calle, 1991.
Estimate: €6,000 - 8,000
The Mr. X Collection will also be highlighted, featuring silkscreen, prints, catalogues and books illustrated by artists such as Pierre Alechinsky, Takesada Matsutani, Christian Boltanski or Sophie Call. This private collection includes books by photographers such as Max Pam, Daidō Moriyama and Martin Parr.
Information
Browse the Sale Catalog
Exhibition
3 March, 11am-6pm
4 March, 11am-6pm
5 March, 11am-6pm
7 March, 11am-6pm
Auction
8 March 2022 – 10am (lot 1 to 165)
8 March 2022 – 2pm (lot 166 to 438)
Contact
Frédéric Harnisch
Tel. +33 1 42 99 16 49