Manuel LITRAN (1927-2021) Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, Paris, 1979 Posterior silver-digital print on satin-finish RC paper, from the original slide N°1/10 60 x 50 cm Provenance: Paris Match iconographic archives A Paris Match certificate of authenticity will be given to the buyer. He loves her, she loves him. For 11 years, bound together by her sultry, romantic aura, their couple held out. But alcohol, excess and provocation were to take their toll. In 1979, when they posed for this photo, Jane was about to leave Serge. But she would continue to perform the songs she had inspired in him until after his death. 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. Manuel LITRAN (1927-2021) He loves her, she loves him. For 11 years, held together by her sultry, romantic aura, their relationship held firm. But alcohol, excess and provocation were to take their toll. In 1979, when they posed for this photo, Jane was about to leave Serge. But she would continue to perform the songs she had inspired in him until after his death. All 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 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.