Georges LEPAPE (1887-1971). File on the illustration of Aphrodite by Pierre Louÿs (Bibliophiles de l'Amérique Latine, 1954). Preparatory autograph notes, list of compositions with their location, distribution of vignettes and illustrations (the illustration was shared between Lepape and George Barbier), some sketches, accounts. Plus letters received from the sponsors. 11 L.A.S. or pieces from designers are enclosed: Jean Boullet (with vignette), Joe Bridge (with drawing), Georges Dolley (2), Joseph Hémard (4), Alberto Lorenzi, Lucien Mainssieux (on his museum and his collections bequeathed to his native town), Jean Sennep. Plus 3 defets by Dignimont for Nostalgie de Paris by F. Carco; and a small lot of ex-libris, menus, etc.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.