François Hugo (1899-1982)

Far from being posthumous inventions, precious metal pieces were designed by Picasso with the help of a great modern goldsmith, François Hugo. Two series unveil this hidden side of the man from Málaga.

The meeting between Victor Hugo and Auguste Rodin could only result in a masterpiece… In Cannes, this rare bust – one of seven extant period proofs – looks set to fire up admirers of the two 19th century geniuses.

La Maison de Victor Hugo in Paris preempted an ink drawing at the sale of the collection of two Hugo specialists with a wealth of intimate material.

Both specialists of Victor Hugo, they collected an array of autographs, books and ink drawings by their favorite author.

With help from François Hugo, Picasso translated figures into precious metals, a facet of the master's genius that remains little-known to the general public.

After over a year of work, Hauteville House, Victor Hugo’s residence on Guernsey, reopened on April 7th. A philanthropist’s outstanding generosity enabled the lavishly whimsical interior decoration to be restored.

The curator at the Château de Fontainebleau since 2016 has no shortage of plans, from restorations to exhibitions and promoting the legacy of François I.

The opening of the Drouot season is marked by "Oeuvres Choisies", on view from September 21 – 23 in Room 9, a particularly sumptuous selection of aristocratic finery as well as some choice memorabilia from French celebrities past and present.

Painted when the artist was not yet famous, this seaside subject puts people at the center of the composition.

The next two sales of autographs from the Aristophil Collection include a few items that have never come up for auction before, but also a collection of historic objects and some treasures, paintings and drawings.