Sale 5904
London, South Kensington
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31 March 2009
Interiors - Tuesday 31 March at 10.30 a.m.
Price realised
GBP 3,250
Estimate
Jean Cocteau (FRENCH, 1889-1963) Deux baigneuses signed and dated 'Jean Cocteau/<1950' (lower right) charcoal and pen 10¼ x 8 in. (26 x 20.3 cm.) Annie Guedras has confirmed the authenticity of this work. A certificate of authenticity will be available to the purchaser of this lot.
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