Lot 35
  • 35

JEAN COCTEAU | La dame blanche; and Bouc aux cornes blanches

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Cocteau, Jean
  • La dame blanche; and Bouc aux cornes blanches
  • La dame blanche length: 396mm 15 5/8 in
  • Bouc aux cornes blanches diameter: 270mm 10 5/8 in
Terre de faïence plate, 1958, signed in black ink, numbered 3/30, inscribed 'Edition originale de Jean Cocteau' and 'Atelier Madeline Jolly'; and terre de faïence plate, 1960, signed in crayon, dated, numbered 17/50, inscribed 'Edition originale de de Jean Cocteau' and 'Atelier Madeline-Jolly' in black ink

Condition

La dame blanche: In good condition apart from minor wear along the foot and underside of the rim. Bouc aux cornes blanches: In good condition, with slight wear and a couple of small remnants of adhesive associated with previous labels on the reverse.
"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."