Lot 140
  • 140

Cocteau, Jean

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cocteau, Jean
  • Le Mystère de Jean l'Oiseleur.Paris, Edouard Champion, 1925.
édition originale réalisée par Daniel Jacomet en fac-similé du manuscrit. In-4 (265 x 205 mm), en feuilles, sous 2 plats de carton, le premier illustré. Premier plat du carton très légèrement taché.



illustration : 31 autoportraits de Cocteau en noir, rouge et bleu.



tirage limité à 142 exemplaires.

Condition

Premier plat du carton très légèrement taché.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

édition fac-similé des émouvants autoportraits de cocteau qui constituent des "vues plongeantes sur son âme" (Pierre Bergé dans : Album Cocteau, Gallimard, 2006, préface).