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Cocteau, Jean
Estimate
3,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- ink and pencil on paper
Autograph note signed ("Jean"), 1 page (10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.; 273 x 213 mm), in French, note in ink with large drawing in pencil, Villa Santo-Sospir, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, 10 September 1953, to Marlene Dietrich; one vertical and one horizontal fold.
Condition
Autograph note signed ("Jean"), 1 page (10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.; 273 x 213 mm), in French, note in ink with large drawing in pencil, Villa Santo-Sospir, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, 10 September 1953, to Marlene Dietrich; 1 vertical and 1 horizontal fold.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A note and drawing from Jean Cocteau to Marlene Dietrich. A fine note written from Villa Santo-Sospir, the Mediterranian villa of Cocteau's beautiful patroness and Dietrich's good friend, Francine Weisweiller. The note includes a large, characteristic Cocteau drawing of a young brooding face in three-quarter profile. The note reads, "Marlene, mas très belle, très douce et très chère, je t'embrasse et je soigne mon pauvre coeur afin qu'il serve à t'aimer toujours. Jean. x."