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Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950's
Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950's

Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950's

$8,000

H 23 in W 5 in D 10 in

Jean Marais Hand Lamp, France 1950's

By Jean Marais

Located in New York, NY

One of Jean Marais most striking lamp designs, a life-size arm holding a ring in glazed terra-cotta. Signed.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Candlestick Jean Marais
Ceramic Candlestick Jean Marais

Ceramic Candlestick Jean Marais

$1,180

H 11.82 in Dm 3.55 in

Ceramic Candlestick Jean Marais

By Jean Marais

Located in Vosselaar, BE

Jean Marais (1913-1998) is best known for his acting career which made him world famous and gave him a mythical status as one of the great French actors. Also his relationship with J...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950's
Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950's

Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950's

$29,500 / set

H 30 in W 26 in D 6 in

Jean Marais Bronze "Hands" Sconces, France 1950's

By Jean Marais

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of hand sconces by Jean Marais, originally part of his ceramic line, this version in bronze is never seen.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)
Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)

Table Lamp Hand Holding Ring Black Terracotta, Signed Jean Marais (1913-1998)

By Jean Marais

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This hand sculpture table lamp is in a black luster finish made of terra-cotta by Jean Marais, (1918-1998) Jean Marais is known as a French actor and companion of Jean Cocteau.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Terracotta

Jean Marais Black Enamel Glaze Ceramic Candlestick France, C. 1950, Signed
Jean Marais Black Enamel Glaze Ceramic Candlestick France, C. 1950, Signed

Jean Marais Black Enamel Glaze Ceramic Candlestick France, C. 1950, Signed

By Jean Marais

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean Marais (1913-1998), Signed “Jean Marais’, France, c. 1950 candlestick, black enamel glaze, Vallauris red clay Measures: height: 10, diameter 8.5 in. Jean Marais was a Frenc...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Marais (1913-1998)The beast and the beauty (1947) bronze sculpture signed.
Jean Marais (1913-1998)The beast and the beauty (1947) bronze sculpture signed.

Jean Marais (1913-1998)The beast and the beauty (1947) bronze sculpture signed.

By Jean Marais

Located in palm beach, FL

This creation called Zoomorphe is a sculpture inspired by Beauty & The Beast by Jean Cocteau. This work created by JEAN MARAIS and manufactured in the artist's workshops in Vallauris...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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20th C. Signed Jean Marais Pewter Finished Terracotta Vase of Two Nudes inc Book
20th C. Signed Jean Marais Pewter Finished Terracotta Vase of Two Nudes inc Book

20th C. Signed Jean Marais Pewter Finished Terracotta Vase of Two Nudes inc Book

By Jean Marais

Located in Morristown, NJ

Jean Marais (French 1913-1998), a black lustre glazed terracotta vase of nudes holding draped scarves, c.1960, signed 'Jean Marais'. Included in the sale is a hardcover copy of L'O...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Pewter

Jean Marais, Midcentury Black Matte Vase from Vallauris Studio
Jean Marais, Midcentury Black Matte Vase from Vallauris Studio

Jean Marais, Midcentury Black Matte Vase from Vallauris Studio

By Jean Marias

Located in Miami, FL

Rare black brown enameled pitcher vase handmade and signed by Jean Marais. In organic form with a Brutalist look. Jean Marais (1913-1998), was a French actor, writer, director an...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Zoomorphic Feline Mask, France 1970s
Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Zoomorphic Feline Mask, France 1970s

Ceramic Wall Sculpture, Zoomorphic Feline Mask, France 1970s

By Jean Marais

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

This piece evokes the timeless story of "Beauty and the Beast," recalling Jean Cocteau’s film with Jean Marais. A very rare and enigmatic object !

Category

Late 20th Century French Romantic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

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Pair of Black Lustre Jean Marais Hand Motif Wall Lights
Pair of Black Lustre Jean Marais Hand Motif Wall Lights

Pair of Black Lustre Jean Marais Hand Motif Wall Lights

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 3.94 in D 4.73 in

Pair of Black Lustre Jean Marais Hand Motif Wall Lights

By Jean Marais

Located in London, GB

Rare pair of signed Jean Marais wall lights in perfect condition with the original 1950s white ceramic ES bulb fitting.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Other Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of "hands " ceramic vide poche by Jean Marais
Pair of "hands " ceramic vide poche by Jean Marais

Pair of "hands " ceramic vide poche by Jean Marais

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

Pair of "hands " ceramic vide poche by Jean Marais

By Jean Marais

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of " hands" ceramic vide poche by famous French artist Jean Marais 1960's France

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Marais candlestick
Jean Marais candlestick

Jean Marais candlestick

Unavailable

H 13.78 in Dm 5.12 in

Jean Marais candlestick

By Jean Marais

Located in PARIS, FR

Candlestick by Jean Marais, early the 1950s This work was done in Vallauris, where he collaborates with Jean Cocteau The candle holder has a black enamel, it is sold with its origina...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Lamps by Jean Marais
Hand Lamps by Jean Marais

Hand Lamps by Jean Marais

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H 23 in Dm 14 in

Hand Lamps by Jean Marais

Located in Newburgh, NY

Gunmetal coated ceramic lamps with lucite base by Jean Marais.

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Lucite

Surrealist Ceramic Hand by Jean Marais
Surrealist Ceramic Hand by Jean Marais

Surrealist Ceramic Hand by Jean Marais

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H 1.75 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

Surrealist Ceramic Hand by Jean Marais

Located in Winnetka, IL

A ceramic hand sculpture with a rich gunmetal glaze by French actor and modernist potter Jean Marais.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Surrealist Ceramic Hand Sculpture by Jean Marais
Surrealist Ceramic Hand Sculpture by Jean Marais

Surrealist Ceramic Hand Sculpture by Jean Marais

Located in Winnetka, IL

Rare ceramic hand sculpture by Jean Marais with a rich gunmetal glaze in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Jean Marais Hand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jean marais hand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, hardwood and paint, every jean marais hand was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jean marais hand, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jean marais hand is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, louis xv and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jean marais hand over the years, but those crafted by Vallauris, Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris and Iwar Donner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jean Marais Hand?

Prices for a jean marais hand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $50,701, while the average can fetch as much as $1,125.