Hergé ( 1907 - 1983 ) was a Belgian painter. Hergé s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 59.8 USD for Les jurons du Capitaine Haddock in 2006 to 506587.73 USD for LE PETIT VINGTI√àME in 2018 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.