FRENCH JEAN COCTEAU Sd W/C & INK 'YOUNG MALE' "DAVID STEIN CREATION" EMBOSSED

Renowned Art Dealer and Infamous Art Forger David Stein* Signed/Created this Wonderful Portrait in Profile, a tribute to Jean Cocteau. We believe it is an 'Original' Watercolor and Ink on textured, watermarked (along right vertical) and embossed (lower left - "David Stein Creation") paper. The paper is a light cream color and consistent throughout the piece (lighting it was difficult). Image is very well done and the color palette - medium sky blue, light orange and grey - is sharp and vivid. Stein was quite a talented artist. He signed Cocteau's name on lower right. The book Three Picassos Before Breakfast (Memoirs' of an Art Forger's wife) by Anne Marie Stein was written by David's life partner Anne-Marie about their experiences in the art world. There is some waviness in the piece, telling us that it is not mounted. 3/8" Wide Rounded Silver metal moulding and glass is included in this auction.Image opening measures 19 1/8 X 25 and is in Very Good condition.Outside measure of the frame is 20 X 25 3/4 and is in Good condition.Please carefully examine all images for condition. Apologies for glare or reflections in images due to photographing under glass. *David Stein (1935-1999), Famed forgery artist - a history:Stein often copied paintings in the style of the masters. For example, he studied Marc Chagall, Matisse, Braque, Paul Klee, Miró, Jean Cocteau and Rouault, in order to copy their color scheme and inspirations. His clients were mainly attracted by his low prices. In 1967 Marc Chagall notified authorities of forgeries of his work hanging in a New York gallery, and Stein was arrested. Art dealers refused to cooperate with the prosecution because it would have incriminated them and made their expertise in the art field questionable. Some art collectors refused to give up their paintings as evidence. Stein was convicted of six counts of art forgery and grand larceny. During his prison term, Joseph Stone, the judge who arrested him, brought him to his office to paint. He remained a good friend of the Stein family long after Stein completed his jail sentence. In 1989 he discovered that Stein never stopped making forgeries. After Stein had served his prison term in the United States, he was deported to France where he served another term. Prison authorities allowed him to make further paintings, although now using his own name. In 1969 a London gallery sold some of these paintings. After Stein was released, he returned to painting, this time selling his paintings under his own name to put a mask on his real activities. Combined Shipping Discount Policy: 20% off all combinable items. Check out our other art work auctions. You never know the gems you will find! No International Shipping. Continental Shipping Only (Contiguous U.S. 48 States).Alaska & Hawaii may increase shipping charge.All returns must be pre-approved.Full refund if item is not as described.Apologies but NYS residents must pay 8.875% NYS sales tax.Payment expected 3 days after end of auction or the item will be re-listed.We reserve the right to remove glass/frame from the Artwork to Protect Artwork from damage and/or decrease shipping charges. Each and Every day we strive for 5 ☆'s.Please contact us if you feel we have not achieved the full 5 ☆'s as 110% Customer Satisfaction is our mission!