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 Jean Cocteau, Roche Bobois
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
Important Ceramic Vase Signed N Narell Jaro
By Andrea Fantoni
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Tall vase in ceramic in the style of Fantoni. Signed N Narell Jaro Dated 1958.
Ceramic
Ettore Sottsass Vase Ceramic 1958 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
Ettore Sottsass.
Ceramic
Blue ceramic vase by Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Ceramic vase by Jean Besnard (1889-1958). "Blue-turquoise" enamel colored. Joaquín Molina (2006) "Cerámicas francesas 1880 - 1940. Colección Molina" p. 32, 33 & 48. France, CIRCA ...
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Vase by Berndt Friberg, 1958
By Berndt Friberg
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare ceramic vase, designed by Berndt Friberg and produced by Gustavsberg in 1958, is an exceptional example of Scandinavian mid-century studio ceramics. Defined by its refined ...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Jean Mayodon
Located in Montreal, QC
Ceramic vase by Jean Mayodon the brown glazed finish showing a representation of Bacchante. Artist's cipher to underside. Provenance: Seymour Stein Collec...
Ceramic
$1,427 / 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
Ceramic Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic vase with flowers. Measures: Diameter 30 cm, height 19 cm.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...
Faience, Majolica
$1,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 6 in
Kawa Vase 20, White Organic Porcelain Vase, sculptural ceramic abstract design
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa Vase 20 Tall white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Vases...
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain
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.