Auctioneers in Paris eye new record for Tintin artwork at sale

Vinciane De Traux, director of Artcurial Benelux points to a detail of an original front cover of 'Tintin In America' from a 1942 painting by Tintin creator Herge at auction house Artcurial in Brussels, ahead of its auction in Paris on Feb 10. Photo: AFP

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.