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JEAN COCTEAU | Jean Marais
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Cocteau, Jean
- Jean Marais
- black pencil on paper
- 27,2 x 20,8 cm; 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1948.
Provenance
Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Pittsburg, Andy Warhol Museum, Jean Cocteau, 1999-2000
Tokyo, Bunkamura Museum, Jean Cocteau - Ils, Anges ou démons, 2001, no. 8
Tokyo, Bunkamura Museum, Jean Cocteau - Ils, Anges ou démons, 2001, no. 8
Literature
Jean Cocteau, Portraits d'amis et autoportraits, Paris, 1991, illustrated np.
Condition
It has not been possible to see the work entirely unframed. Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to the mount along all four edges. The sheet is slightly undulating. There are a few creases in places, notably at the lower right corner. There are two small stains to the lower right quadrant and some studio marks to the upper part of the left edge. 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.