four cards with drawings of animals and birds on them on a white surface
Morgane Gillieron commissaire-priseur

20 - 2 - Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) Lot comprising five drawings: - *Th…
See original version (French)

Estimate €200 - €300
Sale commission
Description
Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) Lot comprising five drawings: - *The Newspaper Reader*, pencil on paper, signed ‘Jean étoile’ in the bottom right-hand corner, 27 x 21 cm; - Portrait of a Man, pencil on paper, signed “Jean étoile” lower right, 27 x 21 cm; - Sketch of a Guitar Player, pencil on paper, signed “Jean étoile” lower left, inventory number on the reverse, 27 x 21 cm; - The Double-Headed Eagle, pencil on paper, signed “Jean Cocteau étoile” at the bottom centre, inscribed “L’Aigle (?)” in the centre, 27 x 21 cm; - Portrait sketches, pencil on paper, signed “JC étoile” in the bottom right-hand corner, 21 x 13.5 cm. PROVENANCE Grandson and legatee of Jean Cocteau THIS LOT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DROUOT STORAGE FACILITY AFTER THE SALE; IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. Please refer to the auction house’s terms and conditions regarding the collection of lots before bidding.
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale EXCELLENCE AUCTION: PAINTINGS, WORKS OF ART, 20TH-CENTURY DESIGN, FASHION & JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time 06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like