Known around the world for his blond quiff and daring adventures, Belgian comic book hero Tintin is setting the art world astir with an original illustration that could set a new record at auction.
The 1942 black-and-white ink drawing by creator Herge for the cover of the third volume in the series, “Tintin in America”, is set to go on sale in Paris next month.
The illustration, which shows a Native American chief pointing an accusatory finger at the tied-up Tintin, has been given an estimate of between 2.2 million to 3.2 million euros (S$3.1-4.6 million) by auction firm Artcurial.
