Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963)
Autograph poem signed, 1961; 1page in-4.
Beautiful tribute poem to Lucien Clergue, on a bullfighting theme, comprising 3 quatrains. It is carefully calligraphed in black ink inside a parchment design secured by four nails.
    "S'il n'eut sous la nuit du voile
     Of widow or beekeeper 
     His starry wound
     On the forehead of the enchanter
     Clergue "excellent photographer" [...]
     Both ears aura"...
Œuvres poétiques complètes (Pléiade), p. 1250

Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.
Live Thursday 10 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 59

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) Autograph poem signed, 1961; 1page in-4. Beautiful tribute poem to Lucien Clergue, on a bullfighting theme, comprising 3 quatrains. It is carefully calligraphed in black ink inside a parchment design secured by four nails. "S'il n'eut sous la nuit du voile Of widow or beekeeper His starry wound On the forehead of the enchanter Clergue "excellent photographer" [...] Both ears aura"... Œuvres poétiques complètes (Pléiade), p. 1250 Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.

Estimate
€800 - €1,000
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) Autograph poem signed, 1961; 1page in-4. Beautiful tribute poem to Lucien Clergue, on a bullfighting theme, comprising 3 quatrains. It is carefully calligraphed in black ink inside a parchment design secured by four nails. "S'il n'eut sous la nuit du voile Of widow or beekeeper His starry wound On the forehead of the enchanter Clergue "excellent photographer" [...] Both ears aura"... Œuvres poétiques complètes (Pléiade), p. 1250 Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.
Sale Thursday 10 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris