Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) - Lot 20

Lot n° 20
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Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) - Lot 20
Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) Lot consisting of four drawings: - Cruel Birds in Spain Pencil on paper Signed "Jean Cocteau étoile" in pencil in the upper right, annotated "Cruel Birds in Spain" in the lower left 27 x 21 cm (minor creases along the left margin) - Two Figures Red pencil on paper Signed “J Cocteau étoile” at the bottom center, annotated in blue on the left 13.5 x 21 cm (foxing spots) - The Tipsy Cabaret Patron, 1953 Pencil on paper Signed “Jean étoile” and dated in blue ink at the bottom center 35 x 8 cm (fragment of a drawing, sun damage, creases) - Woman with a Veil on the front, portrait of a man on the back Pencil on paper and ink wash 28 x 43 cm (the ink wash is by another artist; creases; a hole in the lower left corner; a small tear in the lower right corner; two holes in the upper corners; stains) We thank Mr. Dominique BERT for confirming the authenticity of these drawings. A certificate of authenticity may be provided upon request at the purchaser’s expense. PROVENANCE Indirect heir of Jean Cocteau, grandson of Edouard Dermit, Jean Cocteau’s last partner, who until 1995 was the legatee of the artist’s estate THIS LOT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DROUOT STORAGE FACILITY AFTER THE AUCTION; IT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN FOR RE-EXAMINATION. Please refer to the auction house’s terms and conditions regarding the pickup of lots before bidding.
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