Christian GIBEY (1936-2012) Hergé, Brussels, 1964, 1966 and 1975 Set of 3 photographs Later silver prints, on baryta paper, from the original negatives Each numbered 1/15 30 x 45 cm each Provenance: Paris Match iconographic archives A Paris Match certificate of authenticity for each print will be given to the buyer. From top to bottom: the bust of the young reporter, sculpted by Nat Neujean from Loire stone, sits on the Belgian illustrator's desk (shown here in Brussels in 1964). In 1966, under a sign bearing the effigy of Tintin and his fox terrier Snowy, the Hergé gang (scriptwriters and illustrators) celebrated the 20th anniversary of Tintin magazine. From left to right, Edgar P. Jacobs, Paul Cuvelier, Gilbert Gascard, known as Tibet, Hergé, Greg, Jacques Martin, Jean Graton and Albert Weinberg. In 1975, at the age of 68, Hergé completed Tintin and the Picaros, his hero's 23rd - and final - adventure. As with his previous albums, it was a triumph. All lots are sold inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the hammer price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for professional bidders providing proof of a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service. Christian GIBEY (1936-2012) From top to bottom: the bust of the young reporter, sculpted by Nat Neujean from Loire stone, sits on the Belgian illustrator's desk (here in Brussels in 1964). In 1966, under a sign bearing the effigy of Tintin and his fox terrier Snowy, the Hergé gang (scriptwriters and illustrators) celebrated the 20th anniversary of Tintin magazine. From left to right, Edgar P. Jacobs, Paul Cuvelier, Gilbert Gascard, known as Tibet, Hergé, Greg, Jacques Martin, Jean Graton and Albert Weinberg. In 1975, at the age of 68, Hergé completed Tintin and the Picaros, his hero's 23rd - and final - adventure. As with his previous albums, it was a triumph. Lots are sold inclusive of VAT. VAT, at the current rate of 20%, is included in the auction price. This VAT is recoverable by the French professional. It is reimbursable for buyers from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with a valid intra-Community number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. The lots are sold VAT (20%) included. The VAT can be refunded to any registered European company which acquired it at auction, provided they hold a valid European VAT registration number ; and can prove the lot has been transported to the company' country of residence. The VAT can be refunded to any buyer residing outside the EU, providing export papers duly signed and cleared by the French customs or by any other member countries' customs service.