Description

Jean Maurice Eugene Clement Cocteau (French, 1889-1963), double-sided Satyr drawing, signed l.r.c. "Jean Cocteau"

This original Jean Cocteau, Satyr Head in Profile Drawing is two pieces of art in one. Cocteau's work on the front is signed l.r.c. "Jean Cocteau". On the back, you see his sketch or the beginning of the final drawing. It's the original signed art and the artist's thought process all in one piece.

Overall: 28-1/4"h x 23-1/2"w
Sight: 15-3/4"h x 11-1/4"w

Provenance: Jack Gallery, Prince St., New York, NY, February 21, 1983; Property from a Llewellyn Park, NJ Private Collector and now to me a suburban Philadelphia Private Collector.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: No imperfections in the artwork. The frame is not great and does not do justice to the artwork itself.

Origin:
France

Creator:
Artist: Jean Cocteau

Materials & Techniques:
Paper

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Mythology
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; No imperfections in the artwork. The frame is not great and does not do justice to the artwork itself.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

28.25 x 23.5 x 2 in

Mid 20th Century "Satyr Head in Profile" Jean Cocteau Double-Sided Original Drawing, Framed

Lot 0893

Estimate $3,200-$6,060

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