Sotheby’s auction house is preparing a large-scale auction dedicated to the legacy of the legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld. In July, more than a thousand drawings created by the designer throughout his career will be put up for sale.
The collection includes both individual sketches and thematic compilations of works. Depending on the lot, buyers will be able to acquire between four and twelve drawings at once. The fact that these works remained in Lagerfeld's personal archive and were not passed on to the fashion houses he collaborated with adds particular value.
According to Sotheby’s representative Pierre Moutet, these are works that the designer kept until the end of his life, making them especially interesting for collectors and fans of his creativity.
In addition to the drawings, the auction will feature personal items of the couturier: working documents, electronic devices, branded gloves, as well as several vintage garden benches from the 1920s. Before the auction begins, all lots will be displayed at a special exhibition in Sotheby’s Paris office.
The starting price for each item will be just one euro, but experts expect high interest from buyers. The most sought-after items may be hand-painted illustrations, satirical drawings, and portraits of Jacques de Bascher, who is considered one of the most important figures in the designer's life.
Meanwhile, disputes surrounding Lagerfeld's legacy continue. Recently, the designer's former housekeeper Françoise Cazot stated that the famous cat of the designer, Choupette, has yet to receive the promised inheritance. According to her, the pet's upkeep is currently being paid for from personal funds, and the issue of document processing remains unresolved.
