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Jean Cocteau
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Cocteau
- La Métamorphose d'Actéon
- Signed Jean Cocteau (lower left)
- Pencil, pastel and charcoal on paper
- Sight: 64 by 43 1/4 in.
- 162.5 by 109.8 cm
- Executed circa 1950-51. The subject of this work was used for the artist's decoration of the walls of la Villa Santo-Sospir, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferat, Côte d'Azur.
Condition
Not examined out of frame. On two sheets of heavy paper joined across middle. Surface appears to have been prepared with a heavy gesso.; this is cracked in several places giving the appearance of tears. There appear to be surface losses upper right.
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.