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 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
Sculptural Ceramic Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental shaped ceramic vase in various beautiful colors and patterns. Measures: Height 43 cm.
Ceramic
"Cat", Ceramic Vase by Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A blue glazed ceramic vase or "bouquetière" figuring a cat. Pol Chambost (1906-1983), signed. France, circa 1960 Pol Chambost created a series of animal figures using the same "Rim...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Decorated Vase
By Roche Bobois, Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a glazed earthenware vase produced by Roche Bobois in the 2010s. The vase utilizes a design Jean Cocteau produced in the early 1960s. It features 2 taupe profiles with geomet...
Earthenware
$750
H 15.5 in W 5 in D 6 in
Jean Hastings Ceramic Figurative Sculpture in Blue White & Brown, circa 1970
By Hastings
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jean Hastings Clothed Figurative Art Studio Glazed Ceramic Sculpture. Vase. Featuring hand constructed figurative form elements from potters wheel with separate hand built and applie...
Clay, Ceramic
19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...
Faience, Majolica
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Very rare colors. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...
Faience, Majolica
Studio Ceramic Ikebana Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique piece of ceramic art that also serves as a vessel. It features a textured ochre glaze and a 'U' shape with two openings that are connected at the bottom. Perfect for Ikebana...
Ceramic, Pottery
Angelo Mangiarotti White Ceramic Vase, 1960s
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Brussels, BE
Fratelli Brambilla is the manufacture which produced the vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in the 1960s. Old sticker of Frattelli Brambilla is there but not holding .The mark is ap...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic vase with flowers. Measures: Diameter 30 cm, height 19 cm.
Ceramic
Angelo Mangiarotti Indigo Ceramic Vase, 1960
By Fratelli Brambilla, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Brussels, BE
Fratelli Brambilla is the manufacture which produced the vase designed by Angelo Mangiarotti in the 1960s. The shape is irregular, free. See mark and old sticker.
Ceramic
$1,414 / item
H 3.15 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
Abstract Blue and Whote Ceramic Vase or Sculpture by Jean Pierre Viot
By Jean-Pierre Viot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean-Pierre Viot Realised circa 1990 Original abstract sculpture or vase by french artist Signed under the base Original perfect condition Blue and white ceramic glaze...
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Vase Ceramic 1958 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Ettore Sottsass.
Ceramic
Bronze Cat Signed Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze cat signed Jean Cocteau.
Jean Cocteau Gunmetal Ceramic Sculpture Signed Jean Marais
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Hamburg, PA
Jean Cocteau was a French poet, writer, artist, and film maker. He designed this sculpture after actor and partner Jean Marais.