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COCTEAU. LES PARENTS TERRIBLES. 1938. RELIURE DE NOBUKO KIYOMIYA. SERVICE DE PRESSE, ENVOI À SA MÈRE.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Cocteau
- Les Parents terribles. Pièce en trois actes. Paris, Gallimard, 1938.
In-12 (186 x 110 mm). Veau noir, plats ornés d'un décor central géométrique formé de carrés mosaïqués de veau noir estampés à froid, 2 points rouges sur l'un d'eux, dos lisse orné du titre en rouge, doublure de maroquin noir, gardes de daim fauve, non rogné, couverture et dos, emboîtage (N. Kiyomiya, 2001).Traces de mouillures pâles sur les feuillets de gardes et faux-titre. Dans une élégante reliure de Nobuko Kiyomiya. Édition originale. Exemplaire du service de presse. Bel envoi autographe signé à sa mère pour la nouvelle année 1939, illustré d'un profil : "Bonne année !" (en vis-à-vis du faux-titre)"a [sic] ma maman chériepour qu'elle suive la pièce de sa chambre, avec mon amour sans défaut 1939 Jean" (sur le faux-titre, à l'encre noire).Illustré d'un profil de jeune homme, l'envoi est signé avec l'étoile de Cocteau. Les Parents terribles furent créés le 14 novembre 1938 au Théâtre des Ambassadeurs à Paris avec Jean Marais dans le rôle de Michel, et connurent un triomphe à la fois commercial et critique. Le travail de la relieuse d'origine japonaise Nobuko Kiyomiya a été consacré en 2017 par une exposition à la librairie Blaizot.
Provenance
Mme Cocteau.
Condition
Traces de mouillures pâles sur les feuillets de gardes et faux-titre.
"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."
"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."