Lot no. 1873
Set of 4 signed comic strips (Corto Maltese, Taar, L'Indien Français, Congo 40):
- Corto Maltese, Tango, Hugo Pratt, small autograph drawing by Pratt signed on the title page
- Taar, L'Étau, C. Moliterni and J. Brocal Remohi, Dargaud, signed dedication drawing by Brocal Remohi opposite the title page
- L'Indien Français (7), Grondements, Ramaioli and Durand, Glénat, signed drawing by Ramaioli opposite the title page
- Congo 40, Warnauts and Raives, Casterman, signed dedication drawing by Raives on page 3
We invite you to come and see the works at our exhibition to get a clear idea of the state of conservation and the different editions on display
Richard H. Berger Collection (1947-2025)
Richard Berger had a surprising and endearing personality. He had all the rigour of numbers that made him a perfect accountant, and on the other hand, the soul of a true artist.
An early visitor to Art Basel, he frequented contemporary art fairs and happenings in Zurich, befriended Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, and enjoyed having his works autographed (lots 2242 to 2244). A compulsive collector, he accumulated hundreds of works in his home. An avid fan of comic strips, he liked to meet their authors (lots 1870 to 1875). An artist himself, he felt the need to create his own paintings through numerous performances and experiments...
His exceptional professional skills and the total trust that could be placed in Richard Berger led him to become chief accountant at Sotheby's Switzerland, where he worked for nearly 40 years, and to collaborate with Piguet for nearly 10 years.
All lots marked in green in the printed catalogue are from the Richard H. Berger collection.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Old paintings
About the sale09/24/2025
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ONLINE CHRONO - Works of Art, Oriental and Far Eastern Art, Paintings and sculptures
1205 Genève - Switzerland