Hergé

More than just a must-read, Hergé is undoubtedly the father of the comic strip, a legend known and recognised by all. His work has exerted a considerable influence on generations of authors, from Jijé to Jacobs and Jacques Martin. With twenty-four albums in the Adventures of Tintin series, translated into around a hundred languages, Hergé is a major figure in the world of comics. 

Extremely rare, Hergé’s works are the most expensive on the market: in 2021, a draft illustration for *The Blue Lotus* was snapped up for €3,175,400, a record that has never been equalled. 

Pencils, graphite and colored pencils are long-lasting. Pieces in wax crayon, black lead or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing. However, never expose them to direct light. Like all materials, the paper used for these works is susceptible to change when exposed to UV light.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

More than just a must-read, Hergé is undoubtedly the father of the comic strip, a legend known and recognised by all. His work has exerted a considerable influence on generations of authors, from Jijé to Jacobs and Jacques Martin. With twenty-four albums in the Adventures of Tintin series, translated into around a hundred languages, Hergé is a major figure in the world of comics