Robert Pierre VELTER (1909-1991) known as Rob Vel or Bozz - Lot 120

Robert Pierre VELTER (1909-1991) known as Rob Vel or Bozz Set of 2 caricature drawings of Professor Auguste Piccard (1884-1962), Swiss physicist, aeronaut and oceanographer who inspired Hergé for his character Professor Tournesol in The Adventures of Tintin, including: - Full-length portrait of Auguste Piccard accompanied by Sylvestre Dorian, with autographs, signed and dated "7-1-33" and located on the Champlain, 28 x 26 cm - Auguste Piccard during his stratospheric flight, with autograph, signed, dated "7-1-33" and located on the transatlantic liner Champlain, 28 x 19 cm Watercolor and India ink In sheets, small brown spots Provenance: Artist's family by descent.