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Fri, May 19, 2023 02:00PM EDT - Thu, May 25, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 30

After Jean Cocteau: Le testament d'orphee

Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

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After Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) : Le testament d'orphee (Surreal Portrait), 1960. Pen and ink on paper, signed and dated below, unframed.
Cocteau was one of the most multi-talented artists of the 20th century. In addition to being a director, he was a poet, novelist, painter, playwright, set designer, and actor.

11.75 x 16.5 inches paper; 29.6 x 41.5 cm.

Private collection England, Estate of Silvio Aguayo Espejo Vina del Mar Chile.

Condition

Very good condition; corners are slightly rounded; light ripple running through the paper.

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