Librairie Galerie 9e Art

What Librairie Galerie 9e Art does

Librairie Galerie 9e Art (operating as Galerie du 9ème Art) is a privately held Parisian specialty art gallery and retailer founded in 2002, headquartered at 4 rue Cretet in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The business is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of original comic book art and animation artwork, spanning European bande dessinée (Blake & Mortimer, Valérian, Blacksad, Lucky Luke), American comic strips and comic books (Marvel, DC, classic newspaper strips), manga, and animation cels from studios including Disney, Studio Ghibli, Toei Animation, and Madhouse. The gallery represents approximately 50 comic artists and continuously runs themed exhibitions featuring both established and emerging creators, with periodic vernissages and artist appearances.

The gallery operates a hybrid physical-and-digital retail model. In-person sales occur at the Paris showroom, open Wednesday to Saturday (plus Tuesday by appointment), while online sales are driven by two recurring formats: 'La Sélection du Jour' (four original works posted daily Monday through Friday at 18h) and 'Ventes du Samedi' (twelve original works posted every Saturday at 18h). Pricing is per-unit, ranging from approximately €50 for small comic strips to over €12,000 for major works, with payment accepted via bank transfer, check, or cash. The website also functions as an international e-commerce channel, shipping globally via DHL with declared-value insurance.

The business generates revenue almost exclusively through one-time retail transactions of original artworks, limited edition prints, figurines, signed/dedicated copies, and ex-libris collectibles. Marketing is centered on a newsletter, an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and a programmed calendar of exhibitions. The company is independent, founder- or locally-owned, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company backing, and operates with a small team of eight employees.

Name

Librairie Galerie 9e Art

Legal name

Galerie du 9e Art

Website

https://galerie9art.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Librairie Galerie 9e Art is a privately held Parisian gallery that exhibits and sells original comic book art, bande dessinée, American comics, manga, and animation cels to individual collectors and enthusiasts worldwide, both in its Paris showroom and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Book Publishers (513130), Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (459420)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entertainment Memorabilia Retail (Film/TV/Music) (CRALAGAJ), Miniatures & Figurines (Display/Collectible) (CRALAKAB), Art, Photography & Illustrated Books Publishing (MPAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Original comic art
• Animation artwork
• Comic book gallery
• Limited editions
• Comic strip sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Sale of Original Comic Art and Animation Drawings: The gallery sells individual original artworks including comic pages, comic strips, animation cels, illustration art, and limited edition prints. Transactions are one-time purchases with prices ranging from approximately €50 to over €12,000 per piece. Works are sold both in-gallery and through the website.
2. Sale of Collectibles and Limited Editions: The gallery sells figurines, dedicated books, ex libris prints, and other limited edition collectible items from comic artists. These are sold as one-time purchases both in-gallery and online.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Librairie Galerie 9e Art is a Parisian specialty gallery that exhibits and sells original comic book artwork (pages, strips, and plates from European bande dessinée, American comics, and manga), animation art (production cels from major studios), and limited edition collectibles and signed editions. It operates both a physical gallery at 4 rue Cretet, 75009 Paris, and an online storefront featuring recurring sales events such as 'La Sélection du Jour' (Monday-Friday) and 'Ventes du Samedi' (weekly).

Product overview

Librairie Galerie 9e Art operates as a specialized gallery and online platform for original comic book art. The business consists of physical gallery exhibitions at their Paris location (4 rue Cretet, 75009 Paris) combined with online sales events. The core offerings include original comic pages, strips, and plates (bande dessinée/european comics, american comics, manga), animation art (production cels from major studios), and limited editions. The company runs two recurring online sales formats: 'La Sélection du Jour' (daily Monday-Friday at 18h) featuring 4 curated works, and 'Ventes du Samedi' (Saturdays at 18h) with 12 originals. Physical exhibitions are held at the gallery with virtual viewing options, featuring both established and emerging comic artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Comic Art (European, American, Manga) Original drawings, comic pages, comic strips, and plates from European bande dessinée, American comics, and Japanese manga. Featured artists include Will Eisner, Jean Giraud (Moebius), André Juillard, Régis Loisel, Blake & Mortimer, Valérian, Blacksad, and Lucky Luke. Pieces range from approximately €50 for small comic strips to over €12,000 for major works.
• Animation Art Original animation cels and production artwork from major studios including Disney Animation, Studio Ghibli, Toei Animation, and Madhouse. Animation cels are priced from approximately €100 to €700.
• Limited Editions and Collectibles Limited edition prints, figurines, signed and dedicated items, and other collectibles from nearly 50 comic book artists, including Milton Caniff, Frank Cho, André Juillard, and Régis Loisel. Figurines and collectibles start from approximately €70.
• Published Editions (Édition) Published editions including illustrated books, dedicated albums, and ex-libris related to comic book artists.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves4 records

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Broad incumbents

• Artcurial: Major French auction house with a dedicated Bande Dessinée department auctioning original comic art. Overlaps on category and Paris customer base but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple collectibles verticals.
• Drouot: Paris-based auction ecosystem aggregating many French auction houses including comic art sales. Comparable Paris collector base and comic art category exposure, but operates as a multi-house venue rather than a single curatorial gallery.
• Christie's: Global auction house that periodically features original comic and animation art in curated sales. Comparable on product category and high-end collector overlap, but as part of a much broader fine-art portfolio.
• Sotheby's: International auction house with comic and illustration art offerings intersecting Galerie 9e Art's high-end segment. Operates at vastly larger scale and broader art category exposure.

Direct peers

• Original Comic Art: Online retailer specializing in original comic book pages and art from major American publishers. Directly comparable product category and collector target market, though US-focused with English-language catalog.
• Heritage Auctions: US-based auction house with one of the largest dedicated comic art categories. Directly comparable in product, collector audience, and authentication-led value proposition, though primarily US-centric.
• Huberty & Breyne: Paris and Brussels gallery dedicated to original comics art and bande dessinée, with comparable artist rosters, exhibition programming, and collector customer base.
• Galerie Daniel Maghen: Paris-based gallery specializing in original comic book art and illustration, with very similar positioning, pricing tiers, and exhibition-driven model. Directly comparable on geographic, product, and customer dimensions.
• Milon Art Gallery: Online gallery specializing in original comic book and graphic novel art from European and American artists. Comparable on product mix, artist roster type, and online collector sales model.

Emerging players

• Catawiki: Online auction platform featuring curated comic art and collectibles categories with international buyer reach. Comparable on product and online-only buyer experience but with an auction (rather than fixed-price) model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/galerieneuvieme.art
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/librairie-galerie-du-9eme-art
• Instagraminstagram.com/galerie9eart

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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