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20 - 2 - Jean COCTEAU (1889–1963) Lot comprising five drawings: - *Th…
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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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, with the inscription “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 Indirect heir of Jean Cocteau, grandson of Edouard Dermit, Jean Cocteau’s last partner, who until 1995 was the legatee of the artist’s estate 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.
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About the sale EXCELLENCE AUCTION: PAINTINGS, WORKS OF ART, 20TH-CENTURY DESIGN, FASHION & JEWELLERY
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Auction time 06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
Lot description modified on 06/22/2026 at 11:14 AM
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