"Pierre LOUYS - The Adventures of King Pausole Published by L'Estampe Moderne, Paris, 1930 - A fine, well-bound copy of the first edition of this sublime work, one of illustrator Umberto Brunelleschi's finest productions. 17 illustrations by Brunelleschi, including 9 hors-texte, etched by Gorvel and stenciled by Saudé, some enhanced with gold or silver. Beautiful modern binding signed Th, Roux in full blue morocco, protected by a half morocco folder, all in its matching slipcase. Numbered copy 1, one of 6 copies of the first edition on Japon with a black suite of each illustration, countersigned by the artist, the original watercolor is missing. The 4 announced suites are not present. The quality of the stencil rendering is impressive and remarkably beautiful. In-4, 324pp (Monod: n°7371)".

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.