Rugby / André Boniface / Michel Crauste / Déro / Mont-de-Mar - Lot 173

Rugby / André Boniface / Michel Crauste / Déro / Mont-de-Marsan Robert Décremps, alias DÉRO (1920-2000) Two caricatures: André Boniface and Michel Crauste India ink on paper, signed, captioned 50 x 39 cm Original illustrations for "La Fabuleuse histoire du Rugby" by Henri Garcia, published by Odil in 1973. The king of framing André Boniface as a toreador. His muleta becomes a decoy to lure the opposing defender "into the frame". Between 1954 and 1966, André was selected 48 times for the French national team, and embodied the famous French flair - instinctive, creative rugby where the ball flies to the wing. French champion in 1963 with Stade Montois, he enjoyed a remarkable career. Alongside his brother Guy, he formed a legendary duo. It was the time of the Boni," said Denis Lalanne, "a blessed time for Ovalie. Michel Crauste, a great Heavyweight player, known by his nickname "le Mongol". He was a great 3rd row player, a fierce and feared defender. Three times French champion with RCF in 1959, then Lourdes in 1960 and 68. Between 1957 and 1966, he was capped 63 times by the French national team, where he enjoyed glorious captaincy and historic victories.