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Rare Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud by Paul Verlaine to be Auctioned After 130 Years

A portrait of Arthur Rimbaud, created by Paul Verlaine in 1872, will be auctioned on December 2 with an estimated value between 100,000 and 200,000 euros. This drawing, previously unseen in public for 130 years, captures Rimbaud at age 17. Expert Ambroise Audoin considers it the highlight of the collection, emphasizing its historical significance and vivid representation of the young poet’s spirit during a crucial time in their tumultuous relationship.

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