August 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 AM
87000 Limoges - France

Featured lots by the auctions House:

a drawing of a fountain in the middle of a courtyard
a painting of a man with a crown on his head
four drawings of women in dresses and hats on a white surface
painting of a woman in a leopard print dress and a man in a tuxedo in a tuxedo
a drawing of a man and a woman standing in a room
a painting of a woman sitting on a bed
an old book with a picture of a group of people in a room
a picture of a painting of a group of people in the woods
two vases with designs on them, one of which is a vase and the other of which is a vase
an old book with gold and black designs on a white background
six red books lined up in a row on a white surface
an old book with a picture of a coat of arms on it
an old black and white photo of a little girl jumping in the air
two cards that are sitting on a table
Terms of sale
31st Montignac Book Lovers’ Festival in Limoges 1,970 items over 4 days - Wednesday 19 August at 11.00 am & 2.00 pm: nos. 1 to 549 - Thursday 20 August at 11.00 am & 2.00 pm: lots 550 to 1084 - Friday 21 August at 11.00 am & 2.00 pm: lots 1085 to 1642 - Saturday 22 August at 11.00 am & 2.00 pm: lots 1643 to 1970 Books and manuscripts from the 15th century to the present day – 1,970 lots _____________ IN EXTREMIS • The very last gems • Saturday 22 August 11.00 am Travel: lots 1643 to 1682 Fashion: lots 1683 to 1718 History: lots 1719 to 1757 Fine Arts: lots 1758 to 1776 2.00 pm Modern illustrated books: lots 1777 to 1836 Literature: lots 1837 to 1917 Rare Books: lots 1918 to 1944 Miscellaneous: lots 1945 to 1970 ________________________ Experts: Cabinet Poulain Elvire Poulain-Marquis: 06 72 38 90 90 Pierre Marquis: 06 16 67 52 38 Email: [email protected] poulainlivres.com PLEASE NOTE: THE LOTS SHOWN ON THIS PAGE RELATE ONLY TO THE AUCTION ON 22 AUGUST. TO VIEW THE OTHER THREE AUCTION DATES, SIMPLY RETURN TO THE AUCTION HOUSE’S MAIN PAGE AND CLICK ON THE RELEVANT AUCTION DATE.
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Special conditions:
The auctioneer’s office does not handle the packing or dispatch of lots. For judicial auctions: the locations, dates and times for collection are set in advance by the firm prior to the auction and must be strictly adhered to. Should lots not be collected within the timeframe set by the firm, they shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the successful bidder.
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Payment terms:
The successful bidder may pay using the following methods: - By credit/debit card only at the auctioneer’s office - By bank transfer in euros - In cash: up to €1,000 including fees and taxes, provided the payer is resident for tax purposes in France or is acting in the course of a professional activity. The firm does not accept payments by cheque or American Express. Payment for the property, together with the applicable taxes, must be made in euros and in cash.
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Sale commission: 24.27 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales

Nature of the sale
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House

Sale commission: 24.27 % incl. taxes for voluntary sales

Internet fees: 1.5% excluding VAT of the hammer price for judicial sales, 1.5% excluding VAT for voluntary sales or €60 excluding VAT per vehicle. No additional fees will be applied on charity auction lots.

Adjudication: As the Live auction report is not binding, the winning bids are confirmed after the sale by the auctioneer.

Payment terms:
The successful bidder may pay using the following methods: - By credit/debit card only at the auctioneer’s office - By bank transfer in euros - In cash: up to €1,000 including fees and taxes, provided the payer is resident for tax purposes in France or is acting in the course of a professional activity. The firm does not accept payments by cheque or American Express. Payment for the property, together with the applicable taxes, must be made in euros and in cash.
See original version (French)
Special conditions:
The auctioneer’s office does not handle the packing or dispatch of lots. For judicial auctions: the locations, dates and times for collection are set in advance by the firm prior to the auction and must be strictly adhered to. Should lots not be collected within the timeframe set by the firm, they shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the successful bidder.
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Terms of sale: Download the auctioneer's conditions of sale

Legal notice for voluntary sales: Maison de Ventes PASTAUD Limoges Declaration date or accreditation number: 2002-322 Intra-Community VAT: FR54429820390

Exposures:

5 rue Cruche d'Or , 87000 Limoges, FR

August 19th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
August 20th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
August 21st, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
August 22nd, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM