Roxane Debuisson's Collection: A Beloved Pachyderm

Published on 20 March 2019, by Anne Doridou-Heim

Auction on 18 March 2019 - 14:00 (CET) - Salle 5-6 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

The Musée Carnavalet pre-empted eight specimens from the rare group of signs lovingly assembled by the collector Roxane Debuisson throughout a life spent wandering around the French capital, eyes raised. They included those of the snail dealer "Lazare successeurs" (€12,750), the "Au gant noir" company (€5,625), the café...

C. 1840, sign of the manufacturer of "À l'éléphant" supplies for cafés and bistros,... Roxane Debuisson's Collection: A Beloved Pachyderm

C. 1840, sign of the manufacturer of "À l'éléphant" supplies for cafés and bistros, painted zinc and sheet metal, illustrating an elephant in finery, the belly containing a clock, 185 x 180 x 35 cm.
Result: €38,750

The Musée Carnavalet pre-empted eight specimens from the rare group of signs lovingly assembled by the collector Roxane Debuisson throughout a life spent…

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