Jean Cocteau : a portfolio of fashion & theatre designs
Chelsea Press, London, 1989.
Item #9251
Reproductions of 28 drawings made by Cocteau that were discovered in an envelope at the house of Chanel. Labelled "Drawings by Jean C." in the hand of Paul Iribe, Cocteau's old friend and Chanel's lover. The collaboration between Cocteau and Chanel started in 1925 when they worked together for Diaghilev and in 1937, she made the costumes for two of Cocteau's plays. Chanel was instrumental in paying for Cocteau's attempts at disintoxication from opium.
The drawings were executed in 1933. The drawings are laid into a portfolio and printed on heavyweight paper. This is #62 of 290 copies published, fine with light sunning to chemise. Quite uncommon.
Price: $350.00