Vermot de Pas: Sporlimpique XI - On the Theme of Sport, Combat and Strength, and Olympism, 164800, Paris

Auction Details

Auction Date: May 24, 2025 - May 24, 2025

Page Size: 140 items in 6 pages

Lot Number	Author Name	Book Title	Year Published	Estimate	Actual Price
62		Two important books on association soccer, its beginnings and the Centre-Ouest:		EUR 60.00 - 100.00	Not Sold
63	Claude-Charles Bourgonnier (1860-1921), after	An astonishing series of 4 numbered and signed lithographs		EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 230.40
67		Three pieces, two of which focus on "Herkul" John Grun (1868-1912), Luxembourg strongman:		EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 102.40
68	Ernest WANTE (1872-1960), after	Strength, ca. 1920	ca. 1920	EUR 120.00 - 180.00	EUR 153.60
69		Forcia, extra fine cookies, circa 1930	circa 1930	EUR 150.00 - 300.00	EUR 192.00
70		The Original Apollo, Great Attraction, Burgers Bicycle Fabrik Deventer		EUR 300.00 - 400.00	EUR 448.00
71		Vin Bravais, the most effective stimulant and stomachic, fortifying - Strength, Health, Vigor, Beauty.		EUR 200.00 - 300.00	EUR 576.00
72		Set of 2 original posters:		EUR 80.00 - 120.00	EUR 192.00
73		Championnat du monde de Force, October 18 and 19, 1946, Palais de Chaillot, place du Trocadero, organized by the F.F. de Poids et Halteres.	1946	EUR 140.00 - 180.00	EUR 128.00
74	Gaston GIRBAL (1889-1972), after	Ernest Cadine, world strength champion, in his quartering exercise, 1935	1935	EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 1,152.00
75	Jules Cheret (after)	Folies Bergere, Achilles, l'homme canon...		EUR 200.00 - 300.00	EUR 1,408.00
76		Poster: "The modern Samson, unique in the world, "one of the strongest athletes of all time", Andre-Jean LE GALL (photographed in full effort), Art et Force...		EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 102.40
77		Two pieces related to the major daily newspaper:		EUR 50.00 - 80.00	Not Sold
78		Spectacular German lithograph (192 cm x 48) from the 1890s.	1890s.	EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 128.00
82		Four pieces on the father of organ gymnastics, Professor Desbonnet (1868-1958), including two large plaster medallions of the Lille genius, and the dedicated book of the same name:		EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 2,304.00
84		Two original diplomas:		EUR 100.00 - 150.00	EUR 102.40
85		Set of 5 original diplomas:		EUR 120.00 - 150.00	Not Sold
86		No doubt about it, the Venus de Milo with her arms was using the Michelin exerciser....		EUR 80.00 - 120.00	EUR 128.00
87		Important set of 9 documents:		EUR 100.00 - 140.00	EUR 128.00
88		L'Union fait la force		EUR 100.00 - 140.00	EUR 166.40
89		Lot of 3 canvas posters circa 1930 signed Harford top left:	circa 1930	EUR 120.00 - 180.00	EUR 140.80
90		Lot of 4 original posters or diploma around important sporting events in Lille (average or poor condition):		EUR 80.00 - 120.00	EUR 102.40
91		Superb framed diploma: "Ville d'Abbeville, Concours de Gymnastique, Fetes d'inauguration du monument a l'amiral Courbet - ...		EUR 50.00 - 100.00	Not Sold
92		Societe Municipale de Gymnastique, la Roubaisienne... Original photo by M. H. Planque, Roubaix.		EUR 80.00 - 120.00	Not Sold
93		Lot of 9 lithographed diplomas testifying to the culture of strength sports in occupied Alsace-Lorraine:		EUR 200.00 - 300.00	EUR 448.00

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