Collection of former French President Giscard d'Estaing auctioned in Paris(1/6)

A bronze statue made by the famous French sculptor Rodin for the famous Austrian composer Mahler is to be auctioned at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)

More than 100 artworks collected by the French former President Giscard d'Estaing were under the hammer at the Drouot auction house in Paris.

Artworks to be auctioned at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)

Artworks to be auctioned at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)

A large Louis XVI classical desk from the 18th century estimated at 400,000 Euros is on display at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)

A portrait is sold at 190,000 Euros at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)

Artworks to be auctioned at the Drouot Estimations in Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Yang)