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Lot 28

Jean Cocteau, Attributed: Souvenir Portrait Drawing

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963), Attributed: Souvenir Portrait Drawing, white pencil on heavy paper board. Signed Jean Cocteau and dated 1950.

Jean 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.

10.5 x 9.5 inches. Unframed.

Private collection, New York; 2018, Private collection, UK.

Condition

Good condition, corners slightly bent, surface accretions, surface paper loss along the right edge of the board.

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