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Jean COCTEAU

Lot 63
Original drawing with L.A.S. "Jean", Le fils de l'air, September 1, 1962; 1page in-4
Large brown pencil drawing of a face in profile looking at a theater scene with scenery, and characters sketched in blue ballpoint pen; the title in a circle

10.6 x 8.3 in (27.0 x 21.0 cm)
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Lot 63
Original drawing with L.A.S. "Jean", Le fils de l'air, September 1, 1962; 1page in-4
Large brown pencil drawing of a face in profile looking at a theater scene with scenery, and characters sketched in blue ballpoint pen; the title in a circle
10.6 x 8.3 in (27.0 x 21.0 cm)
Estimate:
€ 1,000 - 1,500
Auction: 3 days

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City: Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot , 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris
Auction: Apr 10, 2025 02:00 PM
Auction number: 163384
Auction name: YOLANDE AND LUCIEN CLERGUE COLLECTION - PART I
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