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, Scene I, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene I, Les Maries de la tour Eiffel (Scene I, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower), originates from the 1957 album J...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXIX, Pocket Theater, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXXIX, Theatre de Poche (Scene XXXIX, Pocket Theater), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie f...
Lithograph
$478
Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI : The Emotions - Original Hansigned Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti Human Emotions Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/79 - Very look for artist proof bearing ...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXIII, The Sacred Monsters, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXIII, Les Monstres Sacres (Scene XXIII, The Sacred Monsters), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Ac...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXVII, Renaud and Armide, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXVII, Renaud et Armide (Scene XXVII, Renaud and Armide), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academi...
Lithograph
1933 Original print of Jean Cocteau - Cantate - Art Deco
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful print of Jean Cocteau 🇫🇷 (1889-1963) a French poet, painter, draughtsman, playwright and film maker. In the workshop of Madeleine Jolly and Philippe Madeline in Villefran...
Paper, Lithograph
original lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1961, this is one of the Jean Cocteau lithographs for Andre Verdet's "Montagnes Marines", publ...
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Woman Portrait - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Woman Portrait Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Europe's Diversity - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Europe's Diversity Signed in the plate Dimensions: 33 x 46 cm Edition: 200 Luxury print edition from the portfolio of Sciaky 1961 Jean Coc...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXVIII, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXXVIII, Bacchus (Scene XXXVIII, Bacchus), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie francaise, Th...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1964 album Recettes pour un ami, illustrations de Jean Cocteau (Recipes for a...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene VII, Romeo and Juliet, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene VII, Romeo et Juliette (Scene VII, Romeo and Juliet), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie fr...
Lithograph
Hermès Terracotta Plate by Jean Cocteau, Art Deco, Signed, 20/30, 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Hermes " rare and famous terracotta plate partially glazed .embossed background . signed Jean Cocteau 1958 . original serie conceived in 1958 an...
Ceramic
$598
Jean COCTEAU & Raymond MORETTI: Birth of Venus - Original Handsigned Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti Birth of Venus Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/29 - Very look for proof bearing n°1 On ...
Lithograph
original lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1957 at the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 9 x 6 inches (225 x 152 mm). Jean Cocteau executed this original lithograph to depict a sce...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1964 album Recettes pour un ami, illustrations de Jean Cocteau (Recipes for a...
Lithograph
$478
Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI : The Evolution - Original Hansigned Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti Earth's Evolution Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/79 On Arches vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 1...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XI, The Human Voice, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XI, La Voix Humaine (Scene XI, The Human Voice), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie francai...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXVI, Renaud and Armide, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXVI, Renaud et Armide (Scene XXVI, Renaud and Armide), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie ...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XIX, The Knights of the Round Table, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XIX, Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde (Scene XIX, The Knights of the Round Table), originates from the 1957 album ...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1964 album Recettes pour un ami, illustrations de Jean Cocteau (Recipes for a...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXVI, Bacchus, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXXVI, Bacchus (Scene XXXVI, Bacchus), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie francaise, Theatr...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene III, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower, Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene III, Les Maries de la tour Eiffel (Scene III, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower), originates from the 1957 alb...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene IV, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower, Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene IV, Les Maries de la tour Eiffel (Scene IV, The Bridal Couple of the Eiffel Tower), originates from the 1957 album...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXX, The Eagle with Two Heads, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXX, L'Aigle a Deux Tetes (Scene XXX, The Eagle with Two Heads), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Recipes for a Friend, 1964
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1964 album Recettes pour un ami, illustrations de Jean Cocteau (Recipes for a...
Lithograph
1958 Original exhibition poster of Jean Cocteau and his pottery
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
Poster made by Jean Cocteau 🇫🇷 (1889-1963) a French poet, painter, designer, playwright and filmmaker. In the workshop of Madeleine Jolly and Philippe Madeline in Villefranche-sur-...
Paper, Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXXIII, The Eagle with Two Heads, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXXIII, L'Aigle a Deux Tetes (Scene XXXIII, The Eagle with Two Heads), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XXIX, Renaud and Armide, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XXIX, Renaud et Armide (Scene XXIX, Renaud and Armide), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie ...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Untitled, from Under the Coat of Fire, 1955
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1955 album Sous le manteau de feu, Poems, douze lithographies originales de J...
Lithograph
Three Faces Eight Leaves, XXth century
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Milan, IT
Gouaches on paper. On the back there are stickers from Sotheby's Auction with the artist's name and the original title "Three faces eight leaves". These are two similar drawings, with the same subject albeit with small differences, and colored with different techniques. Jean Cocteau was a multifaceted artist: writer, playwright, playwright, he also dabbled in the visual arts, loving to experiment with all the avant-gardes of his century. Jean Cocteau published his first book of drawings in 1923, at just 36 years old. In it the poet portrayed his friends Raymond Radiguet, Pablo Picasso, Erik Satie...
Gouache
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XIII, The Infernal Machine, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XIII, La Machine Infernale (Scene XIII, The Infernal Machine), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Ac...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Antigone V, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Antigone V (Antigone V), originates from the 1957 album Jean Cocteau de l'Academie francaise, Theatre, Edition ornee par...
Lithograph
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Jean Cocteau, Scene XVIII, The Knights of the Round Table, from Theatre, 1957
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Scene XVIII, Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde (Scene XVIII, The Knights of the Round Table), originates from the 1957 al...
Lithograph
Sick - Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1934
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch realized for the book "Les Enfants Terribles". Unsigned and undated. Matting included. Very good conditions. Ref. Jean Cocteau, Poesia Grafica - Disegni dal 1921 al 1957.
Paper, Ink
The Olympus - China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1920s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
The particular framing of this image gives the scene a strong sense of movement, that is also underlined by the pose of the figure. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existin...
Ink
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Méditerranée Tapestry by Jean Cocteau, Art Deco, Signed, 1952
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU ( 1889 - 1963 ) "la Méditerranée" (The Mediterranean) . circa 1952 . Tapisserie de haute lisse ,signée et datée (1952) référencée N°6689 F aux archives Jean Cocteau ...
Tapestry
$26,332
Souvenirs Du Pays Natal - Original China Ink Drawing by Jean Cocteau - 1920s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Souvenirs du Pays Natal is an original artwork realized by the great Surrealist artist Jean Cocteau in 1922. China ink on cardboard. Titled in the center of the composition "Souven...
Ink
original lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1957 at the Mourlot Freres atelier. Size: 9 x 6 inches (225 x 150 mm). Jean Cocteau executed this original lithograph to depict a sce...
Lithograph
Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI: Faces - Original Hansigned Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti Faces and Fishes Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered EA 1/10 - Very look for proof bearing n...
Lithograph
$478
Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI : The Spirits - Original Hansigned Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti The Two Spirit's Meeting Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/79 - Very look for proof beari...
Lithograph
Octogones et Vé Ceramic Print Set, Art Deco, Framed, Circa 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU ( 1889 - 1963 ) " Octogone & Vé " framed . 3 pieces . " Octogone " circa 1958 pendentif octogonal terre blanche forme irrégulière 6,5 x 5 cm 4eme variante "...
Ceramic
Atalanta and Hippomenes - Original signed ceramic, Certificate
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean COCTEAU Atalanta and Hippomenes, 1958 Original ceramic plate Signed bottom middle Limited to 20 copies, numbered on the back 30 cm (c. 12 inch) diameter and about 3cm (c. 1.5 ...
Ceramic
Londres - Original China Ink Drawing by J. Cocteau - 1920
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Londres (Smoking in the Tub) is an original, rare and important realized by the great Surrealist artist Jean Cocteau in 1920. Realized for the book "Dessins" and published in the s...
Ink
Les Facheux - Rare Book illustrated by Jean Cocteau - 1924
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
First Edition 2 vols. Copy on vélin d'Arches with slipcase. Photography portrait on frontispice of Braque by Man Ray, 22 photographic plates, portrait of Auric by Cocteau, facsimile ...
Paper
$478
Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI : The kiss- Original Hansigned Lithograph, 1973
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti The Kiss Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/79 - Very look for artist proof bearing n°1 On...
Lithograph
Original poster for the exhibition "Nice-Côte d'Azur" by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice poster for the exhibition "Nice-Côte d'Azur" at the TWA Salons (December 8-January 16, 1955), signed and dated in the plate 1954. Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau was a Frenc...
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
La Dame Queteuse
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) La Dame Queteuse Ink on paper Signed, inscribed and dated `La Dame Queteuse Jean 1922’ (below) 10.1/4 x 7.7/8 in. (26 x 20 cm...
Paper, Ink
$1,615
1955 Original Poster made by Jean Cocteau for the Festival of Music in Menton
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice poster made by Jean Cocteau in 1955 for the Festival of Music in Menton. August 12, 1949, Andre Böröcz, Hungarian artist who joined Paris after the war, is on a summer vis...
Paper, Lithograph
Le Joueur de Pipeau Ceramic Plate, Art Deco, Signed, 1963 Edition
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " le joueur de pipeau " signed Jean Cocteau . original partially glazed terracotta plate . Marked and numbered Edition originale de jean Cocteau Atelier...
Ceramic
La Dame Étonnée Mixed Media Collage, Signed, Art Deco, 1950s Framed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " la Dame étonnée " . Mix Media découpage signed by Jean Cocteau . work : 10 x 10 cm Framed: 27 x 25 cm . Collage original , déc...
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper
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Les Amoureux- From the Album "Jean Cocteau Lithographies" by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
The modern lithograph "Les Amoureux" by Jean Cocteau was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in 1957. Cocteau was a master at representing the languid forms of his subjects in sketches. H...
Lithograph
Chèvre-Pied Broutant Ceramic Plate, Art Deco, Signed, 1958 Edition
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
Portrait de Jean Desbordes - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1929
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...
Lithograph
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Double Portrait of Joséphine Baker, Ink on Paper, Art Deco, 1925-1927
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
double portrait de Joséphine Baker by Jean Cocteau . Ink on paper . executed in 1925-1927. 27x21cm . Framed : 45x38cm . The authenticity of the work has been confirmed by Annie Gued...
Ink
$1,436
1983 original exhibition poster Hommage à Jean Cocteau at Galerie Lucie Weill
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1983 original exhibition poster for Hommage à Jean Cocteau at the Galerie Lucie Weill is a poignant celebration of one of the most multifaceted and influential artists of the 20t...
Paper, Lithograph
To The Bathroom - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
To The Bathroom is a Colored lithograph realized on japan paper by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca. French draftsman, poet, essayist, playwright, librettist, film director. ...
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Parametabolismes - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Cocteau - Parametabolismes - Original Lithograph Signed "Jean Cocteau" in the plate and dated 1956 in the plate. 39 x 29 cm Edition: 500 Hand numbered Stamp signed lower right
Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Blue Lady - Original Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Blue Lady Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumb...
Lithograph
Ceramic Sculpture Pendant 'Vé & Astrology' Blue, Art Deco, 7cm
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 -1963 ) Vé : (& Astrology ) ( Blue variant ) . 1958 . 4éme variante : terre incrustée blanche et bleue Size : 7 cm . Signed underneath . Astrology : Penden...
Ceramic