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Jean Cocteau
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Cocteau
- Mercure de profil
- Signed Jean Cocteau and dated 1960 (lower right)
- Pastel on paper
- 25 3/4 by 19 3/4 in.
- 65.3 by 50.2 cm
Exhibited
Sapporo, Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art; Tokyo, Mitsukoshi Gallery in Mitsukoshi Main Store, Nihombashi; Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art; Kobe, Daimaru Museum; Morioka, Iwate Museum of Art, Jean Cocteau from the Severin Wunderman Collection, 2005-2006
Condition
Overall very good condition. Sheet is affixed to front mat with fabric tape on all edges. Colors are bright. Some possible smudging in area of light green. Soft rippling and minor creases to sheet. Small horizontal tear approx. 1/2. in. (1.2. cm) at lower right edge with corresponding piece of scotch tape verso. Minor brown stain in center of lower left quadrant
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Annie Guédras.