Lot 65 - Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). "Romaine (Brooks) painting her portrait". 1914.

Starting price : €1650

Jean COCTEAU (1889-1963).
«Romaine (Brooks) painting her portrait». 1914.
Black ink, brown and black wash, colored pencils, with bluish shading on paper. Annotated at the bottom center. Double-sided drawing.
26 x 20.8 cm (small tear at the edge)
Portrait of Romaine Brook depicting her painting her own portrait in her residence on Avenue du Président Wilson, near the Trocadéro. On the reverse, a sketch representing the head of a young man in profile.
Our thanks to Ms. Annie Guedras for kindly confirming the authenticity of this work.
Provenance: – Sale by Mes Renaud Gicquello, Paris, October 17, 2007 (lot 94 in the catalogue). – Hôtel des Ventes du Tarn, Albi, April 8, 2021 (lot 139). – Cannes Enchères sale, Cannes, October 9, 2021 (lot 432 in the catalogue).

2200/3000€