The 1936 work in Chinese ink, gouache and watercolour was destined as 'The Blue Lotus' cover.

The nearly-three-metre-high artefact was part of the original 1889 staircase.

In 'King Ottakar's Sceptre', the Belgian creator Herge was taking a dig at the Nazi leader after his annexation of Austria in 1938.

The hotel was a favourite of icons like actress Audrey Hepburn, fashion designer Coco Chanel and writer Ernest Hemingway.

The four original cartoons sold for 390,000 euros.

The sale of the artwork created a record for the artist.

The stairs stand 13 foot tall and date from 1889.

The auction will include items from the personal collection of French pop singer Renaud.

"Storage and care during the monsoons is another problem which limits who can own and preserve this automobile heritage," Neville Tuli said.

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