Batch 50 - Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963).

Starting price : 4000€

Original drawing in colored pencils and pastel.
Dimensions: 42 x 26.2 cm.
Text written by Jean Cocteau: “Size from the sole of the elbow to the edge of the hand / Real flower pot where the object will be fixed in the ground.” Signed “Jean Cocteau” lower right. Dated 1958. This drawing was produced for several projects, including the “L'homme Fleur” pitcher, published in 50 copies.
Bibliography: referenced in “Jean Cocteau – Poterie 1957-1963” by Annie Guédras on page 184, number 286, R 1802, present in this sale under lot.51, as well as an embroidered marquetry made in 30 copies also present in this sale under lot.49.
Provenance: – Offered by Jean Cocteau to Marie Madeleine Jolly and Philippe Madeline (Jean Cocteau Potters). – By successive transmission. – Private collection in Belgium. A certificate of authenticity, issued by Madame Madeline, daughter of Marie-Madeleine Jolly and Philippe Madeline, will be given to the buyer.
4000/5000€

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