François PAGÈS (1929-1995) Georges Pompidou, 1965 and 1969 Set of 2 photographs Georges Pompidou, Fouesnant, 1965 Georges Pompidou, Fort de Brégançon, 1969 Digital silver prints on satin-finish RC paper, from the original slides Each numbered 1/15 45 x 30 cm and 30 x 45 cm Provenance: Paris Match iconographic archives A Paris Match certificate of authenticity for each print will be given to the buyer. Never before in the memory of a journalist has a Prime Minister allowed himself to be photographed in such casual attire. Georges Pompidou, taking a few days off in Brittany in August 1965, was splashing around, landing net in hand, fishing for prawns like an ordinary holidaymaker. He was to keep up this simplicity when he was elected to the Élysée Palace. August 1969, Pompidou is at the helm, at the Fort de Brégançon. Whether in a car or a boat, the President loved speed. Which didn't make it any easier for Claude, his wife, to get the shot. They both love the sun and the Mediterranean. Under pressure from General de Gaulle, they gradually had to give up the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez. But once in the Élysée Palace, Georges Pompidou set his sights south again at Brégançon, the presidential residence. The fort did not yet have a beach, but there was something better: an Arcoa corvette for escaping and swimming in the sea. All lots are priced 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 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. François PAGÈS (1929-1995) Never before in the journalist's memory has a Prime Minister allowed himself to be photographed in such casual attire. Georges Pompidou, taking a few days off in Brittany in August 1965, was splashing around, landing net in hand, fishing for prawns like an ordinary holidaymaker. He was to keep up this simplicity when he was elected to the Élysée Palace. August 1969, Pompidou is at the helm, at the Fort de Brégançon. Whether in a car or a boat, the President loved speed. Which doesn't make it any easier for Claude, his wife, to keep things in perspective. They both love the sun and the Mediterranean. Under pressure from General de Gaulle, they gradually had to give up the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez. But once in the Élysée Palace, Georges Pompidou set his sights south again at Brégançon, the presidential residence. The fort did not yet have a beach, but there was something better: an Arcoa corvette for escaping and swimming in the sea. All lots are priced 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 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.