Jean Cocteau: 25 Lithographies Originales, 1956-58
The complete portfolio, comprising 25 lithographs in colors on Arches paper, with the artist's inkstamp (not in Lugt), numbered XVIII/XXV in pencil by Fernand Mourlot and annotated with plate number, with title page, colophon and text, published by A.C. Mazo, Paris, with full margins, contained in original maize linen-covered portfolio case
This is the rarest version of this portfolio that can be found on the market, while the portfolio is numbered XVIII (FROM the edition of 25 reserved for Èdouard Dermit /Cocteau son and inheritance administrator, all the 25 litographs are epreuve d'artist and marked EA 8/10, making ithis the rarest version of this portfolio!
album 26 3/4 x 20 1/2 x 1 1/2in (67cm x 52cm x 3cm)
each sheet 25 1/2 x 19 5/8in (64cm x 49cm)