Jean COCTEAU : White Book (the kiss), 1930 (signed) (Lithograph with hand-applied colour)
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)
White Book (the kiss), 1930
Lithograph with hand-applied colour (pochoir) on velin d'Arches.
Signed in the plate lower right with the star monogram; unnumbered, as issued; from copy no. 206, one of 380 on velin d'Arches numbered 37 to 416, from a total edition of 450.
Dimensions :
+ Size of the sheet : 28 × 22,5 cm / 11 × 8 7/8 in.
References : Pia 1998, 813. Talvart & Place III, p. 184, 40. Carteret V, p. 51. Monod 2912.
One of three plates in the suite carrying Cocteau's star monogram within the composition.
Shipping & Packing: Unlike many auction companies, NCAG's offers a full service shipping for flat rate with DHL.
Condition
Condition : Fresh impression, ochre, red and blue unfaded; full margins, deckle edge at foot; no foxing observed; unframed.In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition, authenticity, age, materials or any other feature of items being sold, as all items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all faults.Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold "as is" and there are no returns or refundsBy registering for this auction, buyers have agreed to all auction terms and understand that there are no returns based on condition.The printed conditions and descriptions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation.Condition report requests may be sent to info@ncag.frPlease view ALL detail pictures prior to requesting condition reports.The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition.
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Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)
White Book (the kiss), 1930
Lithograph with hand-applied colour (pochoir) on velin d'Arches.
Signed in the plate lower right with the star monogram; unnumbered, as issued; from copy no. 206, one of 380 on velin d'Arches numbered 37 to 416, from a total edition of 450.
Dimensions :
+ Size of the sheet : 28 × 22,5 cm / 11 × 8 7/8 in.
References : Pia 1998, 813. Talvart & Place III, p. 184, 40. Carteret V, p. 51. Monod 2912.
One of three plates in the suite carrying Cocteau's star monogram within the composition.
Shipping & Packing: Unlike many auction companies, NCAG's offers a full service shipping for flat rate with DHL.
Condition
Condition : Fresh impression, ochre, red and blue unfaded; full margins, deckle edge at foot; no foxing observed; unframed.In all cases, prospective buyers are responsible for determining the physical condition, authenticity, age, materials or any other feature of items being sold, as all items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS with all faults.Items sold at auction are of considerable age and may exhibit wear, usage, repairs, and damage. Therefore, all lots are sold "as is" and there are no returns or refundsBy registering for this auction, buyers have agreed to all auction terms and understand that there are no returns based on condition.The printed conditions and descriptions in the catalog entry are based on opinion only and are provided for guidance only, without legal obligation.Condition report requests may be sent to info@ncag.frPlease view ALL detail pictures prior to requesting condition reports.The absence of condition reports in the catalog entry does not indicate that the item is in perfect condition.
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