Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) L.A.S. with drawing, June 1958; 1page in-4 (27 x 21 cm). Large black pencil drawing of a face in profile occupying the entire page. In the blank spaces of the drawing, Cocteau wrote: "Mon cher Lucien, Je suis heureux de recevoir les catalogs jaune et tricolore, c'est ainsi qu'on gagne. That's how our names appear for the first time". He adds on the back: "I'm shooting my film in September. Find me some wonderful gypsy faces". CCC p. 53. Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.
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Lot no. 44

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) L.A.S. with drawing, June 1958; 1page in-4 (27 x 21 cm). Large black pencil drawing of a face in profile occupying the entire page. In the blank spaces of the drawing, Cocteau wrote: "Mon cher Lucien, Je suis heureux de recevoir les catalogs jaune et tricolore, c'est ainsi qu'on gagne. That's how our names appear for the first time". He adds on the back: "I'm shooting my film in September. Find me some wonderful gypsy faces". CCC p. 53. Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
30%
Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963) L.A.S. with drawing, June 1958; 1page in-4 (27 x 21 cm). Large black pencil drawing of a face in profile occupying the entire page. In the blank spaces of the drawing, Cocteau wrote: "Mon cher Lucien, Je suis heureux de recevoir les catalogs jaune et tricolore, c'est ainsi qu'on gagne. That's how our names appear for the first time". He adds on the back: "I'm shooting my film in September. Find me some wonderful gypsy faces". CCC p. 53. Lots 24 to 68 are sold by provisional auction with the option of reunion.
Sale
YOLANDE AND LUCIEN CLERGUE COLLECTION - PART I
Thursday 10 April 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris