On the occasion of an auction held Saturday by the auction house Christie’s , an original plate of the album Asterix and the Laurel Caesar was sold 150,000 euros. A sum that will be entirely donated to the families of victims of the bombing of Charlie Hebdo .
‘J’ was devastated. I have friends who were massacred that day. I did not know what to do. I started running in circles “. Last January 7, like all the French, Albert Uderzo learned with dismay the attack against Charlie Hebdo . A new cruel for the creator of Asterix, who lost many relatives in the drafting of the satirical newspaper which Cabu “a wonderful guy with extraordinary talents.”
Shortly after this tragedy, the designer – overwhelmed by the momentum of international solidarity – had decided to resume the brushes to honor in its own way, victims of this terrorist act. A return to the difficult drawing after five years of retirement and morally challenging context. But upon arrival, it seems that Albert Uderzo has lost none of his talent. Quite the contrary.
In an auction held on Saturday by the prestigious auction house Christie’s , an original plate of 18th album in the series Asterix and the Laurel Wreath – autographed by the famous designer – was sold to 150 000 euros. A colossal price, the sum will be entirely donated to the families of victims of Charlie Hebdo . Note that the house Christie’s has promised not take any commission on this sale.
A great initiative, which proves that even two months after the events, the events in Paris are still present in the minds. Asterix does not always need a magic potion to move mountains …
Photo credit: ROMUALD MEIGNEUX / SIPA
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