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JEAN COCTEAU | Autoportrait sans visage
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Cocteau, Jean
- Autoportrait sans visage
- India ink on paper
- 27,1 x 21,1 cm; 10 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.
- Executed circa 1910-13.
Provenance
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Jean Cocteau, Portraits d'amis et autoportraits, Paris, 1991, illustrated n. p.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount at two points along the upper edge of the reverse with tape. There is a tear to the tip of the left corner. There are a few flattened creases to the paper surface, notably one running diagonnaly across the upper right quadrant and another one running horizontally across the lower part of the composition. There are tape remnants along the lower edge of the reverse. There are scattered studio marks to the paper surface and some dots of foxing to the lower left quadrant. Ink appears to have slightly faded, most predominately to the right part of the composition. This work is in oevrall 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.