Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963)
2 L.A.S., October-November 1962; 1page in-8 each.
October 30. "La naissance d'Aphrodite or better "Birth of Aphrodite" would please me very much. Jean-Marie [Magnan] has the drawings (a host of them), which I offer to him as a token of my affection".
November 3rd. "The mystery is solved. A page of André Verdet's letter was caught under your letter and as your handwriting is similar I thought this P.S. was from you. Devil's prank of no importance"...

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. 65

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) 2 L.A.S., October-November 1962; 1page in-8 each. October 30. "La naissance d'Aphrodite or better "Birth of Aphrodite" would please me very much. Jean-Marie [Magnan] has the drawings (a host of them), which I offer to him as a token of my affection". November 3rd. "The mystery is solved. A page of André Verdet's letter was caught under your letter and as your handwriting is similar I thought this P.S. was from you. Devil's prank of no importance"... Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) 2 L.A.S., October-November 1962; 1page in-8 each. October 30. "La naissance d'Aphrodite or better "Birth of Aphrodite" would please me very much. Jean-Marie [Magnan] has the drawings (a host of them), which I offer to him as a token of my affection". November 3rd. "The mystery is solved. A page of André Verdet's letter was caught under your letter and as your handwriting is similar I thought this P.S. was from you. Devil's prank of no importance"... 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