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JEAN COCTEAU | Visage aux points
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Cocteau, Jean
- Visage aux points
- signed Jean (lower left)
- pen and ink on paper
- 27 by 21cm., 10 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1950.
signed Jean (lower left)pen and ink on paper27 x 21cm.
Provenance
Hete Hünermann, Düsseldorf
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above by 1983)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Private Collection, Germany (acquired from the above by 1983)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinges to the mount at two places long the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time stained and there is some mount staining to the extreme edges from previous framing. The ink has slightly faded in places.There are two spots of paper skinning to the verso in the upper left and lower left corners caused by previous mounting. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Annie Guédras.