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Up for sale is a rare and museum-quality original artwork by the legendary Belgian cartoonist Hergé, creator of The Adventures of Tintin.
This piece is an authentic original illustration created for a very specific and limited promotional campaign for the French radio broadcast of Le Lotus Bleu (The Blue Lotus).
This artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Le Comité des Œuvres de Studios d'Hergé (The Hergé Studios Committee), guaranteeing its authenticity. According to the COA, this illustration was created between 1959 and 1962 for one of only four cotton handkerchiefs produced to promote the Tintin radio serials broadcast by the ORTF (Office de la Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française) .
Technical Specifications (Per COA):
· Artist: Hergé (Georges Remi)
· Subject: Le Lotus Bleu (The Blue Lotus)
· Technique: Encre de Chine et mine de plomb (India Ink and Graphite Pencil)
· Paper Dimensions: 254 mm (H) x 158 mm (W) / Approx. 10" x 6.2"
· Drawing Dimensions: 122 mm (H) x 122 mm (W) / Approx. 4.8" x 4.8"
Condition:
The artwork is in excellent condition, preserved on its original paper support. Please review the high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the condition and the intricate ink work. The COA is included and will be shipped with the item.
