Bernard BOUTET DE MONVEL, Set of 4 early pen and pencil drawings on paper, circa 1893-1894. [3 documents - 18.5 x 28 cm] Set of 3 youthful drawings made around 1893-1894, when he was 11-12 years old. One of the pen-and-ink drawings depicts Saint Paul, the first hermit, found by Saint Anthony in the desert. At the saint's side are the two lions from the legend. Signed "BMB" and dated "Janvier 94". The second pen-and-ink drawing features a full-length female figure covered in a veil, holding a staff and a bird. Bernard 11 years old" on the back. His preparatory sketch is included. A third pencil drawing shows two children holding hands from behind, signed "BMB". Attached to the lot are a set of 2 early drawings by Roger Boutet de Monvel, Bernard's brother, and one by Jacques Brissaud, Bernard and Roger's cousin, dated September 1895, as well as a drawing of Bernard at age 8, dated April 30, 1890. Some drawings are signed and/or dated, with handwritten notes. (Lot sold as is)
Timed Thursday 25 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 73

Bernard BOUTET DE MONVEL, Set of 4 early pen and pencil drawings on paper, circa 1893-1894. [3 documents - 18.5 x 28 cm] Set of 3 youthful drawings made around 1893-1894, when he was 11-12 years old. One of the pen-and-ink drawings depicts Saint Paul, the first hermit, found by Saint Anthony in the desert. At the saint's side are the two lions from the legend. Signed "BMB" and dated "Janvier 94". The second pen-and-ink drawing features a full-length female figure covered in a veil, holding a staff and a bird. Bernard 11 years old" on the back. His preparatory sketch is included. A third pencil drawing shows two children holding hands from behind, signed "BMB". Attached to the lot are a set of 2 early drawings by Roger Boutet de Monvel, Bernard's brother, and one by Jacques Brissaud, Bernard and Roger's cousin, dated September 1895, as well as a drawing of Bernard at age 8, dated April 30, 1890. Some drawings are signed and/or dated, with handwritten notes. (Lot sold as is)

Result
€200
Buyer's premium
30%
Bernard BOUTET DE MONVEL, Set of 4 early pen and pencil drawings on paper, circa 1893-1894. [3 documents - 18.5 x 28 cm] Set of 3 youthful drawings made around 1893-1894, when he was 11-12 years old. One of the pen-and-ink drawings depicts Saint Paul, the first hermit, found by Saint Anthony in the desert. At the saint's side are the two lions from the legend. Signed "BMB" and dated "Janvier 94". The second pen-and-ink drawing features a full-length female figure covered in a veil, holding a staff and a bird. Bernard 11 years old" on the back. His preparatory sketch is included. A third pencil drawing shows two children holding hands from behind, signed "BMB". Attached to the lot are a set of 2 early drawings by Roger Boutet de Monvel, Bernard's brother, and one by Jacques Brissaud, Bernard and Roger's cousin, dated September 1895, as well as a drawing of Bernard at age 8, dated April 30, 1890. Some drawings are signed and/or dated, with handwritten notes. (Lot sold as is)
Sale
COLLECTION BOUTET DE MONVEL PART 2: MAGAZINES, DOCUMENTATION, ARCHIVES AND HAUTE COUTURE
Thursday 25 April・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 31 Avenue Bugeaud 75116 Paris