Passion 9e Art - The "Ché" Collection - part.1

Jean-Louis L., known as "Ché" (1952-2022)

A native of the Loiret region of France, Jean-Louis L., affectionately nicknamed "Ché" by his friends and family, spent almost forty years visiting the most important comic strip events in France. From Angoulême to Blois, from Évreux to the most confidential specialized shows, he has patiently assembled an exceptional collection, guided by a sincere passion and a true connoisseur's eye.

Renowned for his benevolence, his loyalty to the world of authors and his infectious enthusiasm, he sought out rare editions, emblematic albums and the most coveted dedications with the same exacting standards.

This first sale brings together more than 2,800 works, testifying to the breadth and richness of this collection built up over the decades. Fans will find a remarkable panorama of the 9th art through major authors such as Hermann, Juillard, Baru, Griffo, Servais, Manara, Andreas, Gimenez, Franz, Berlion, Lax and Stalner, who is particularly represented in this collection.

In accordance with his wishes, this collection is now being dispersed under the hammer, in order to pass on to other enthusiasts, both seasoned collectors and long-time fans, the same wonder and pleasure that animated him throughout his life.

The second and final part of this collection will be presented in September.

COMICS CONDITION REPORT

The condition of the comic strip albums is coded according to the following nomenclature:

TBE: album in very good condition, with a few very slight surface marks.

BE: album in good condition, with slight wear and cracks.

EM: album in average condition, with visible marks or scratches and rubbed or chapped corners and covers.

ME: album in poor condition, with major tears, marks or scratches, or missing parts.

As indicated in the catalog, many albums feature an original drawing signed by the author(s). If no indication is given on the tomaison, this means that all the albums in the series are enriched with a drawing. Otherwise, the enriched albums are indicated.

DISPLAY AND CONSULTATION OF COMICS

For reasons of preservation and organization, the comics can only be consulted on request. We would be grateful if you could prepare in advance the lot numbers you are interested in.