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JEAN COCTEAU | Raymond Radiguet endormi
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Cocteau, Jean
- Raymond Radiguet endormi
- signed Jean *, situated Piquey and dated 1922 (towards lower left) and titled Raymond Radiguet endormi (lower right)
- black pencil on paper
- 13,5 x 20,9 cm; 5 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1950-60.
Provenance
André Bernard, Paris
Severin Wunderman (and sold: Bonhams, London, Works by Jean Cocteau from the Collection of Severin Wunderman, September 23, 2010, lot 66)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Severin Wunderman (and sold: Bonhams, London, Works by Jean Cocteau from the Collection of Severin Wunderman, September 23, 2010, lot 66)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Jean Cocteau, 1989, no. 19, illustrated in the catalogue p. 30
Brussels, Musée d'Ixelles, Jean Cocteau et ses amis artistes, 1991, no. 221, illustrated in the catalogue p. 173
Paris, Maison de Radio France, Le Salon des Peintres du spectacle, 1995
Palma de Mallorca, Musée d'Art Moderne, La Palabra Pintada, 2006
Evian, Palais Lumière, Jean Cocteau, Sur les pas d'un magicien, 2010, illustrated in the catalogue p. 113
Canton, Opéra de Canton, Culture Chanel, 2013
Brussels, Musée d'Ixelles, Jean Cocteau et ses amis artistes, 1991, no. 221, illustrated in the catalogue p. 173
Paris, Maison de Radio France, Le Salon des Peintres du spectacle, 1995
Palma de Mallorca, Musée d'Art Moderne, La Palabra Pintada, 2006
Evian, Palais Lumière, Jean Cocteau, Sur les pas d'un magicien, 2010, illustrated in the catalogue p. 113
Canton, Opéra de Canton, Culture Chanel, 2013
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and affixed to the overmount along the lower edge with tape. There are some tape remnants along the four edges and a few creases, most predominately to the upper part of the composition. There are a few scattered faint stains. This work is in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Annie Guédras.