André Cheret

Since the 1970s, Rahan has established itself as one of the defining characters of the weekly magazine Pif and its millions of readers. Through the power of his characters and the perfection of his inking, Chéret ranks alongside the greatest American comic-book artists, such as John Buscema (Conan) and Russ Manning (Tarzan). Unlike American productions, however, the “Man from the Wild Ages” stands out for his romantic vision of progress, his deeply humanistic dimension, and the naturalistic and sensual approach evident throughout the work—qualities that American puritanism would hardly have tolerated

True “Proustian madeleines” for collectors, Chéret’s pages caused quite a stir at the exhibition and sale organized by Galerie Maghen in 2018. Chéret enjoys a stable market value; his finest original pages from Rahan, in an exceptional format (50 x 65 cm), fetched up to 6,240€, notably for the first pages from Celui qui a tué le fleuve (The One Who Killed the River) and Pour sauver Alona (To Save Alona)  (Daniel Maghen Auctions, 2021). 

To ensure that your pages are kept in good condition, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the media used to produce them. Although Indian ink is a perennial material, the paper support may change when exposed to UV light. Note that watercolor plates require special attention, as this medium is particularly sensitive to light. Pieces containing pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made of pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity

André Chéret (1937–2020) was a French comic-book artist born in Paris. After beginning his career in printing and movie-poster illustration, he published drawings in several newspapers. During his military service, he created his first comic strip, Nicéphore Dupont. From 1961 onward, he worked as an illustrator and comic-book artist for various magazines. In 1962, he joined Vaillant and took over the series Bob Mallard. Seven years later, when the magazine was reborn as Pif Gadget, he launched the series that would define his career: Rahan. He also illustrated several other notable series, including Domino, Michel Brazier, and Protéo. André Chéret passed away at the age of 82. Complete biography