1958
Jean Cocteau was a French painter, poet, designer, printmaker, playwright and filmmaker. He is one of the most important figures of French Surrealism, although he always denied being in any way connected to the movement.
Cocteau was born to a socially prominent Parisian family. His father, George Cocteau, was an amateur painter who committed suicide when Jean was only a child. Jean became famous in Bohemian circles as "The Frivolous Prince." In 1912, he collaborated with the Ballets Russes. After World War I, Cocteau met the poet Guillaume Apollinaire and the artist Pablo Picasso. In 1917, thanks to Sergei Diaghilev, a Russian impresario, Cocteau wrote a scenario for the ballet Parade — the set of this important ballet was realized by Pablo Picasso and the music was composed by Erik Satie. In the late 1920s, Cocteau wrote the libretto for Igor Stravinsky’s opera-oratorio Oedipus Rex. In 1918, he met the French poet Raymond Radiguet. They worked and went on many journeys together, and Cocteau promoted his friend's works in his artistic group.
Cocteau is well-known for his novel Les Enfants Terribles (1929) and the films The Blood of a Poet, Beauty and the Beast and Orpheus. During World War II, he created sets for the Théâtre de la Mode. In 1955, he was elected to the Académie Française and the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium. He was commander of the Legion of Honour, a member of the Academié Mallarmé, the Academy of Arts (Berlin) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Jean Cocteau Limoges Porcelain Plate, Signed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Cocteau Jean (1889-1963) Limoges Porcelain plate, signed and numbered 144/250. the background color is slightly pinkish.
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau's 1958 Chevalier de Malte Ceramic Plate, Glazed Art
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean Cocteau (French 1889-1963) Amazingly talented, Jean Cocteau was a visual artist, poet, playwright, film director, and designer. He was one of the foremost avant-garde a...
Ceramic
$675
H 1 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
Bold Colorful Modernist Ceramic Hanging Portrait Plate after Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Circular ceramic platter in the manner of Jean Cocteau. This bold colorful piece features the portrait of a figurative subject with a pronounced nose, pink skin, red lipstick, long b...
Ceramic, Paint
Jean Cocteau Chevalier de Malte Plate, Glazed Earthenware, France 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
signed Jean Cocteau; inscribed original and incised Edition originale de Jean Cocteau/Atelier Madeline-Jolly (underneath) partially glazed white earthenware plate with engobe and inc...
Earthenware
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Vase "Les Vestales", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic vase - "Les Vestales" from 1958 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly - Signed - and with original certificat Red Terracotta earthenware with yellow / blue / green...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso - plate "Quatre profils entrelacés" (A.R 86)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in PAU, FR
Pablo Picasso & Atelier Madoura "Quatre profils enlacés" (Four Intertwined Profiles), model created in 1949. Round-square plate. Limited edition "Empreinte Originale" (Original Impr...
Ceramic
Ceramic Dish/decorative plate with Face Signed by Jean Lurçat 1950s
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) French painter, ceramicist and tapestry creator Signed back : Dessin J.Lurçat, Sant Vicens - circa 1950. Thick white & black enamel plate Diameter 21 cm
Ceramic
Italian Figurative Earthenware Wall Plate, Italy 1950s
By Enrico Ciuti
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian Figurative engraved Earthenware Wall Plate, Woman bust with flowers on her head Illegible Signature. Italy 1950s.
Earthenware
$384Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in Dm 9.45 in
Mid-Century French Ceramic Decorative Plate by Le Mûrier (circa 1960s)
By Le Murier
Located in London, GB
Mid-century French ceramic decorative plate by Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). A seductive piece with their signature style, chalk-white colour base with stylised French coq motif. In good ...
Ceramic
A Decorative Ceramic Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Decorative Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s. Wife of the famous artist Robert Picault. In good condition.
Ceramic
La Difficulté d'Être Ceramic Plate, Surrealist, Signed, Circa 1962
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
"la difficulté d'être " Signed and dated 1962. partially glazed white earthenware plate 30cm. conceived in 1962 in an edition of 25 . N° 3 / 25. Menton 's museum jean Cocteau exhibit...
Ceramic
" Le Thêatre Antique " glazed earthenware plate Centre Méditerranéen Cap d'ail
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 -1963 ) " Le Theatre Antique " Signed Jean Cocteau . marked and numbered Edition originale de Jean Cocteau . Atelier Madeline-Jolly 4/40 (underneath ) partially...
Ceramic
Chèvre-Pied Broutant Terracotta Plate, Signed, 1958, Edition 4/30
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889 - 1963 ) " Chèvre-pied broutant " signed and dated Jean Cocteau 1958 . marked and numbered Edition originale de jean Cocteau Atelier Madeline- jolly 4/30 (under...
Ceramic
Femme à l'écharpe rouge Ceramic Plate, Surrealist, Signed, 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889-1963 ) " Femme à l'écharpe rouge " Exemplaire d'Auteur . hand signed Jean Cocteau . Partially glazed white earthenware plate with engobe conceived in 1958 In an ...
Ceramic
Mercure Ceramic Plate by Jean Cocteau, Surrealist, Signed, 1958, 5/20
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 -1963 ) " Mercure " . signed and dated Jean Cocteau . Edition originale de Jean Cocteau Atelier Madeline-Jolly (underneath) partially glazed white earthenware...
Ceramic
Buveur aux Yeux Verts Ceramic Print, Art Deco, Signed, 1958 Edition
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963 ) " Buveur aux yeux verts " Chope à bière . signed Jean Cocteau at the base . Marked and numbered Edition originale de Jean Cocteau / Atelier Madeline- J...
Ceramic
