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Prestige Collection: 19th and 20th Century Art

Wed, May 3, 2023 05:30PM EDT
Lot 21

Jean Cocteau, manner of: Mercury

Estimate: $2,000 - $2,500

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Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) manner of: Mercury. Pen and ink on paper, signed 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.

16.25 x 11.75 inches paper; 41.6 x 29.7 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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