Bernard Cathelin, Bonifacio, 1962. Huile sur toile, 94 x 130 cm.
Art gallery in Paris
Prints & unique works
La Galerie de l’Institut, formerly Bouquinerie de l’Institut, is a family business run by Marc, Anne-Gaëlle and Yves Lebouc. Specializing in modern prints since 1954, it has recently expanded its activities to include the sale of one-off works.
Our activities
Sales andchat of works of art
The Galerie de l’Institut offers a vast selection of works by the great artists of the 20th century, including Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró and Henri Matisse. Specializing in prints, it offers for sale etchings (etchings, aquatints, monotypes, manière noire, etc.) and modern lithographs of the highest quality, as well as illustrated books, also known as livres d’artistes. The Galerie de l’Institut also presents ceramics, tapestries, sculptures, drawings and paintings by these great artists, as well as more confidential ones.
In addition to selling modern works, the Galerie de l’Institut buys works from private individuals and professionals, both in France and abroad.
Expertise
Galerie de l’Institut offers its expertise in the field of modern prints and illustrated books. A family-run business, it draws on the experience of Marc Lebouc, expert at the Paris Court of Appeal, andYves Lebouc, expert at the Compagnie Nationale des Experts.
Exhibitions
The Galerie de l’Institut, formerly the Bouquinerie de l’Institut, has always been committed to presenting the work of artists with whom it has close ties, as well as organizing exhibitions of the great names in modern art. Exhibitions of works by Picasso and Chagall, as well as by Chu Teh Chun, Pierre Sorlier, Jean-Baptiste Sécheret, Jean Leyris, Roger Mühl and Yuri Kuper, to name but a few, have graced the walls of its various spaces in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Most exhibitions are accompanied by a catalog.
News
2025 -Parisian gallery week for prints and drawings.
Marc Lebouc and the Galerie de l'Institut Are pleased to invite you to the exhibition Picasso. Drawings 1903-1972 from October 22 to December 20, 2025 📍 In the three spaces of the Galerie de l'Institut : 12 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 55 42 62 42 3bis rue des...
2025 -exposition Juin 2025
NEW EXHIBITION HENRI MATISSE, PRINTS AND DRAWINGS The Galerie de l'Institut presents a selection of works on paper (drawings and prints) by Henri Matisse, some of which illustrate his collaboration with the famous publisher Tériade. We look forward to seeing you at...
2025 – Hanging in progress – New hanging to be discovered soon
We welcome you to the three areas of the Galerie de l'Institut: 12 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 55 42 62 42 3bis rue des Beaux-Arts, 75006 Paris +33 (0)1 55 42 62 52 16 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris Opening hours :Monday to Saturday: 10am - 1pm and 2:30pm -...
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