Comics and Illustrations Paris – 14 March 2015

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Feb 12, 2015, 09:00 ET

PARIS, February 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights exhibited in preview in NEW YORK from February 27th to March 4th

Following the success of the Comics and Illustration inaugural auction in Paris in April 2014, which realised over €4M, Christie's will hold a second auction dedicated to sequential art on the upcoming 14^th March. This sale, once again carried out in partnership with the Daniel Maghen Gallery, will represent a wide selection of comic artists and heroes, of which the highlights will be exhibited during a preview held at Christie's New York from February 27^th until March 4^th 2015.

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Daniel Maghen, auction expert: "The greatest names in comic history will be celebrated, such as the legendary characters of Hergé, Tintin and Captain Haddock, in an exceptional original cover of the Journal de Tintin, estimated between €350,000 and €400,000, as well as Edgar P. Jacobs' Blake and Mortimer, and Albert Uderzo's Astérix and Obélix. The 'new classics' will also be represented along with Moebius, whose colour cover of the Incal and a page of Arzach will be offered. Comics amateurs will also appreciate artworks by Enki Bilal, Jean-Pierre Gibrat and works featuring iconic heroes such as Blueberry, XIII and Largo Winch. Erotic comic work will also be on show, with the presence of major artists such as Milo Manara and Serpieri."

Comic lovers will, throughout this auction, recognize the hands of their favorite artists and drawings of their favorite characters, which they will have the opportunity to acquire at estimates ranging from €1,000 to €650,000.

Viewings : In New York: from 27 February to 4 March 2015

In Paris: from 11 to 13 March from 10am to 6pm and 14 March from 10am to 12pm

Sales : Saturday 14 March 2015 at 1pm. (Hergé sale) and 1:30pm. (General sale)

Christie's: 9, ave Matignon - 75008 - Paris ǀ Maghen Gallery: 47 quai des Gds Augustins - 75006 - Paris

CONTACTS:
Christie's :
Beverly Bueninck
+33-(0)1-40-76-84-08
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Mathilde Fennebresque
+33-(0)1-40-76-85-88
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Galerie Maghen :
Dyane Hertogs
+33-(0)1-42-84-38-46
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