[Jean COCTEAU]. Pair of half-moon-shaped eyeglasses, tortoiseshell-tinted acetate frames; star-decorated attachments and temples; h. 3.2 cm, w. 12.5 cm, d. 12.5 cm (oxidation on attachments and accidents).
Pair of glasses designed by optician Pierre Marly (1915-2015), and worn by Cocteau, whose name is engraved on the inside of the right temple in white letters. 
Former Pierre Marly collection, Kapandji Morhange sale, Lunettes "Pierre Marly" worn by stars and personalities from the 60s to the 90s, Drouot May 13, 2016, n°248.
Live Tuesday 4 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 169

[Jean COCTEAU]. Pair of half-moon-shaped eyeglasses, tortoiseshell-tinted acetate frames; star-decorated attachments and temples; h. 3.2 cm, w. 12.5 cm, d. 12.5 cm (oxidation on attachments and accidents). Pair of glasses designed by optician Pierre Marly (1915-2015), and worn by Cocteau, whose name is engraved on the inside of the right temple in white letters. Former Pierre Marly collection, Kapandji Morhange sale, Lunettes "Pierre Marly" worn by stars and personalities from the 60s to the 90s, Drouot May 13, 2016, n°248.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€650
Buyer's premium
30%
[Jean COCTEAU]. Pair of half-moon-shaped eyeglasses, tortoiseshell-tinted acetate frames; star-decorated attachments and temples; h. 3.2 cm, w. 12.5 cm, d. 12.5 cm (oxidation on attachments and accidents). Pair of glasses designed by optician Pierre Marly (1915-2015), and worn by Cocteau, whose name is engraved on the inside of the right temple in white letters. Former Pierre Marly collection, Kapandji Morhange sale, Lunettes "Pierre Marly" worn by stars and personalities from the 60s to the 90s, Drouot May 13, 2016, n°248.
Sale Tuesday 4 November 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris