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LOT 202

Lot 202

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)
Lot 202 Details
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), French

PICASSO DE 1916 A 1961 (LIMITED EDITION BOOK)

Monaco: Editions du Rocher, 1962. Half title, printed reproduction title handwritten by Cocteau and Picasso, text in French, signed by Cocteau and Picasso in pencil to the colophon. 23 lithographs by Picasso, 8 of which are full-page and 2 double-page. Green grey printed wraps, upper cover with a ltihograph by Picasso with cut-out profile revealing title, black leather spine with gilt lettering. Numbered 166 of the 199 copies printed on Rives rag paper.
15.75" x 11.75" — 40 x 29.8 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)
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