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Edgar P. Jacobs (1907-1983 Blake et Mortimer, la marque jaune
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- Edgar P. Jacobs (1907-1983
- Encre de Chine sur papier
- 45 x 34,2 cm (papier), 17.7 x 13.4 in (paper) ; 40 x 30 cm (dessin), 15.7 x 11.8 in (drawing)
- © Editions Blake & Mortimer / Studio Jacobs (Dargaud-Lombard S.A.), 2015
Planche 42 - Tintin n° 20- 19 mai 1954
Certificat d’authenticité de la Fondation Jacobs
Extraite de la mythique Marque Jaune, cette poursuite entre un taxi réquisitionné par Mortimer et le véhicule du sulfureux Guinea Pig est un exemple de composition. Le dessin jacobsien explose dans les dernières cases, théâtrales et emphatiques. Pour le reste, il joue surtout de manière très efficace sur des cases en miroir. La deuxième moitié de la planche est d’une intelligence rare dans la composition. Tout est fait pour que ces deux tacots ressemblent à des bolides furieux, comme s’ils étaient possédés. Cerise sur le gâteau, c’est de cette poursuite que viendra la résolution de l’histoire, de nombreuses pages plus tard…
Certificat d’authenticité de la Fondation Jacobs
Extraite de la mythique Marque Jaune, cette poursuite entre un taxi réquisitionné par Mortimer et le véhicule du sulfureux Guinea Pig est un exemple de composition. Le dessin jacobsien explose dans les dernières cases, théâtrales et emphatiques. Pour le reste, il joue surtout de manière très efficace sur des cases en miroir. La deuxième moitié de la planche est d’une intelligence rare dans la composition. Tout est fait pour que ces deux tacots ressemblent à des bolides furieux, comme s’ils étaient possédés. Cerise sur le gâteau, c’est de cette poursuite que viendra la résolution de l’histoire, de nombreuses pages plus tard…
Condition
Minuscule angle en bas à gauche déchiré mais très éloigné du dessin. Sinon très bon état.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Taken from the mythical album La Marque Jaune, this chase between a taxi requisitioned by Mortimer and the car of the fiendish Guinea Pig is a masterpiece of composition. Jacobs' drawing explodes in the final theatrical and bombastic panels. For the rest, he mostly plays very effectively with mirroring the panels. The second half of the page shows a rare intelligence in its composition. Everything is done so that these two classic vehicles turn into furious, almost possessed racing cars. The icing on the cake is that this pursuit leads to the resolution of the story, many pages later...