Belgian cinema. A tribute to and remembrance of Henri XHONNE - Lot 138

Belgian cinema. A tribute to and remembrance of Henri XHONNEUX (1945–1995) and his cult Belgian film, made in collaboration with Roland TOPOR (1938–1997): MARQUIS (1989), inspired by the writings of the Marquis de Sade, in which the actors appear wearing grotesque, animal-like masks. Our collection includes six prototype latex busts, two phallic-inspired masks, and a polystyrene male head. In addition to these busts, we include: - a gouache on paper mounted on a panel depicting the filmmaker, signed by Hugo; it is annotated at the bottom and bears a dedication on the back: “To Henri Xhonneux in memory of the days of the Arriflex 35 II.” - A film clapperboard annotated in chalk: “Marquis / Roland Topor / Henri Xhonneux / date 89 / Scene 1” - Three DVDs of the film. - An album containing 42 color photographs illustrating very explicit scenes from the film. - A copy of *Le Vif l’Express* from November 6, 2009, featuring an article on this collection we are offering for sale—a collection that was highlighted at the 33rd Salon Antica Namur (November 2009). - Page 48 of the Antica Namur 2009 catalog, dedicated to the Arts et Regards gallery (now defunct), which had exhibited this collection and made it the highlight of the 2009 fair. The set of masks is illustrated there.