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Lot 0041: 1959 PENCIL DRAWING WITH DEDICATION BY JEAN COCTEAU

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Color pencil drawing on paper by Jean Cocteau, 1889 to 1963, a French writer, filmmaker, and visual artist of the Surrealist movement. The piece represents a profile portrait of an imp. Signed by the artist, dated 1959 in the lower left. Inscription in the lower left: A mon ami Lorenzi, To my friend Lorenzi. Stamp of previous owner on the backside. Provenance: Collection Forestal, Nice, France. Private collection, Juan les Pins, Antibes, France. Private collection, Santa Monica, California. The artwork comes with a letter of authenticity. Black mat. Collectible European Modernist Graphic Art.

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Overall good condition. Signs of wear and Age. Some tears and holes. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Overall size: Image 8 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

October 14th, 2023

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$960.00