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Lot n° 26

COCTEAU JEAN (1889-1963).

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Beautiful drawing in black ink, entitled "La mémoire", "Villefranche sur mer", dated "juin 1935". 1 p. big in-4 (21 x 27,1 cm). This drawing represents a woman with her eyes closed, above her face the following inscription "Jean Cocteau apologizes very much for being far from Paris and for not being able to dedicate his book to you", at the bottom left of the page the following indication "this one only for the booksellers". This drawing representing "A layout for Portraits-souvenirs" published in 1935 by Grasset, intended only for an illustration of the copies reserved for booksellers". This drawing is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity of Mrs Annie Guédras.