The portrait of Arthur Rimbaud, drawn in 1872 by Paul Verlaine, remained hidden for 130 years before being discovered and sold for a record-breaking sum.
Hugues Gall, who passed last May and left behind a sister in Vienna, had an estate comprising diverse treasures reflecting a life well lived, including artwork.
The portrait, known as part of Rimbaud's Poesies Completes, was never exhibited publicly and its factory-fresh discovery at auction has revitalized interest in Rimbaud's legacy.
Auctioneer Vincent Sarrou noted Mr. Gall's background in opera and the arts, hinting at the cultural significance behind the treasures discovered in his estate.
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