Friday, July 10, 2009

Collectors scramble for French posters

Wednesday 07 May 2008

French antique posters are becoming more and more expensive and sought after. In sales such as this one at the Paris-based Drouot auction house, their price can run into hundreds of thousands of euros. (Story: J. André)

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