Jean Maurice Eugene Clement Cocteau (French, 1889-1963). Untitled - Sphinx - 1957, pastel on paper, signed and dated to LR. Framed.

Note: Accompanied with a letter of authenticity signed by Annie Guedras: Expert de l'oeuvre de Jean Cocteau.

Provenance: The Estate of Louis & Helen Regenstein, Jr., Atlanta, GA.
Louis Jr. was the eldest son of Louis & Venia Regenstein, Sr., founders of Regenstein's Department Store. Louis Jr. served as senior partner at the law firm now known as Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton. Helen served on many philanthropic committees and boards throughout her life including The Alliance Theatre, The High Museum, and The Temple, and also served as Parliamentarian of the Atlanta Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Approximate dimensions: sight h. 24.5", w. 18.5"; frame h. 30.75", w. 24.75", d. 1.5".