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October 2025 Fine Art & Estate Auction

Jean Cocteau 'Count d'Orgel's Ball' Etching (1/70)

This auction ended on October 30, 2025.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $200 - $400

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $31

Description

Item/Description: Signed, numbered ( 1/70 ) and hand colored etching "Le Bal du Comte d’Orgel’ (The Count d’Orgel’s Ball), Plate 3 from the French novel Le Bal du Comte d’Orgel by Raymond Radiguet.
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a prominent French artist, poet, filmmaker, and playwright, widely recognized for his contributions to the avant-garde movement in the 20th century.

Material: Colored Etching

Dimensions: Height: 13"; Width: 10 1/2"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include discoloration and warping.

Age: 1950s

Provenance: Private Estate

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