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Jean Cocteau was a man of many talents and was known for his paintings, poetry, screenplays and novels. He also was a director and sometimes an actor. Considered some of his most important works are the poem L'Ange Heurtebise, the novel Les Enfants Terribles, the play Orphée, and the movie La Belle et la Bête. Find an assortment of Cocteau art from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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" Chèvre-Pied Broutant "
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...
Category
1950s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Ceramic
Lions Club, Modern Art Lithograph by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Long Island City, NY
A colorful signed lithograph by French Modern artist Jean Cocteau. This print features a stylized dancing lion with the title “Lions Club” in the upper left corner and a signature an...
Category
1950s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,200 Sale Price
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Composition, Alternance, Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
Etching on Rives BFK paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Alternance, 1946. Published by Le Gerbier, Paris; printed by atelier Quesnevill...
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Orphée Octogone Astrologie
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 )
" Orphée " .
terre blanche. circa 1958 .
pendentif terre blanche en relief .
dimensions : 9,7 x 9 cm
Ref: RB6 . page 215 du catalogue raisonné Poter...
Category
1950s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Ceramic
" Visage Poisson" Unique prototype
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 )
" Visage poisson " circa 1962 .
signé Jean Cocteau ( Bon à tirer )
framed : 60 x45 cm
image : 46 x32 cm
collection Anne-marie Berger . PARIS .
Category
1960s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Archival Paper
L' Arlequin Masqué
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 )
" L'arlequin masqué " . 1960 .
coupe 30cm .
signé JC 60 by jean Cocteau . " early work handmade "
Edition originale Atelier Madeline - jolly au dos ...
Category
1960s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Materials
Ceramic


