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JEAN COCTEAU (1889–1963)
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789
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JEAN COCTEAU (1889–1963)
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €250
Voluntary lot
Description
JEAN COCTEAU (1889–1963)
Autograph letter signed ‘Jean C’.
Milly-la-Forêt, 1 June 1958.
In French. 1 page, in-8°. 21 x 13.5 cm. Perforated.
‘And suddenly, after dinner, I made some drawings as if I were writing to you to tell you about my tiredness and to apologise. Perhaps they are better than others, more thoughtful. [...]’.
At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale
RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
Auction location
Auction time
10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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