Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) Profile, 1962 Colored pencils. Signed, dated, and inscribed in black ink: “Christmas 1962 / Dear Jacques Lemaire / I am going through a very difficult time. Hence my silences, which are not really silences. Pray for me under the mistletoe / your Jean Cocteau.” 27 x 21 cm Mr. Dominique Bert has confirmed the authenticity of this work. A certificate from the Guédras Archives will be provided upon request and at the purchaser’s expense.
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Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963)
Profile, 1962
Colored pencils.
Signed, dated, and inscribed in black ink: “Christmas 1962 / Dear Jacques Lemaire / I am going through a very difficult time. Hence my silences, which are not really silences. Pray for me under the mistletoe / your Jean Cocteau.”
27 x 21 cm
Mr. Dominique Bert has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
A certificate from the Guédras Archives will be provided upon request and at the purchaser’s expense.
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Friday 6 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris