Tintin Taking Tea – 47002 – Tintin prenant le thé – Tintinimaginatio – Limited Edition Resin Sculpture – 2023

A delightful official Tintinimaginatio limited-edition sculpture depicting Tintin and Snowy enjoying tea, inspired by a memorable scene from Hergé’s masterpiece The Blue Lotus (Le Lotus Bleu). Issued in 2023 under reference 47002, this highly detailed collector’s piece forms part of Tintinimaginatio’s premium range of officially licensed Tintin sculptures and is supplied complete with its numbered certificate of authenticity.

Beautifully composed, the scene shows Tintin seated comfortably in an armchair holding a teacup while Snowy waits attentively nearby. The sculpture is completed by a traditional tea table, teapot and serving tray, creating a charming domestic scene that contrasts with the adventure and intrigue that characterise one of Hergé’s most celebrated albums. The accompanying illustrated backdrop further strengthens the connection to The Blue Lotus, widely regarded as one of the defining works of the Tintin series.

Expertly crafted in resin and finished with vibrant hand-applied polychrome decoration, the sculpture captures the elegance and precision of Hergé’s celebrated ligne claire style. The careful attention to detail, from the furnishings to the facial expressions, makes this a particularly attractive display piece and a standout addition to any Tintin collection.

Official Tintinimaginatio sculptures are produced under licence from the Hergé estate and are recognised internationally for their quality, authenticity and faithfulness to the original artwork. This example remains in new condition, complete with its original presentation packaging and numbered certificate.

Handled, inspected and authenticated in-house at our gallery in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Condition

New condition. Complete with original presentation box and numbered certificate of authenticity.

Manufacturer: Tintinimaginatio
Reference: 47002
Date: 2023
Characters: Tintin & Snowy
Height: Tintin 17.5 cm, Snowy 8.7 cm
Material: Resin
Finish: Hand-painted polychrome decoration
Edition: Limited edition with numbered certificate of authenticity
Source: Le Lotus Bleu (The Blue Lotus)

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Hornseys has been serving collectors, readers and enthusiasts from our North Yorkshire gallery since 1976. Over five decades we have built a reputation for offering carefully researched and authentically described collectables, books, ephemera and works of historical interest.

Today we are proud to hold one of the most significant selections of Tintin material available from an independent British dealer. Our stock regularly includes rare first editions, original publisher-issued memorabilia, limited-edition resin sculptures, figurines, vehicles and museum-quality collectables inspired by the work of Hergé.

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Our cataloguing is informed by years of experience handling Tintin books, figurines, vehicles and licensed collectables from manufacturers including Tintinimaginatio, Moulinsart and Atlas.

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