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
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Mug "Le Chevalier", 1959
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic mug - "Le chevalier" from 1959 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly . Red earthenware with red / black /green engobe and brown oxyde ...
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
Beautiful Vintage Gold Leaf Decorated Glass Vase
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful medium sized vintage glass vase having ornate gold leaf patterned embellishments.
Glass
Jean Besnard Art Deco Ceramic Vase, circa 1932
By Jean Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Besnard Art Deco ceramic, signed and dated 1932, in excellent condition.
Ceramic
$9,681Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 14.18 in
Large White Ceramic vase by Andrea Salvatori 21st Century Contemporary
By Andrea Salvatori
Located in London, GB
White vase with stars, unique piece, 2017, glazed earthenware, 36 x 76 cm height. Unique piece signed by the artist. Andrea Salvatori (Italy, 1975) is a visual artist working in ce...
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
Ceramic Vase by Weller Pottery
By Weller Pottery
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming ceramic pot by Weller, signed on the bottom, with handles. Beautiful decoration and yellow glaze.
Ceramic
$1,560 / item
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Green and White Mid-Century Design Ceramic Vase by Jean Derval & Picault 1950
By Jean Derval
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Derval for Le Callis Vallauris Original large 20th century decorative ceramic vase signed by the french artist White and green ceramic glazes colors Signed under the ba...
Ceramic
Japanese Champleve Enamel Decorated Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Centuy Japanese Champleve Enamel Decorated Bronze Vase. Measures 6" in width, 6" in depth and 10" in height.
Bronze, Enamel
Decorated Vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Favrile glass decorated vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany. This vase, with a green background, is decorated with red and white swirling forms, circa 1901. P...
Large Decorated Chinese Vase from Ignoto, 1960
Located in Charleston, SC
Ceramic vase made in China, finely decorated in Satsuma style. The entire body is hand enameled with intricate garden and family vignettes accented in gold. Striking Chinese export ...
Ceramic
$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
$1,440 / set
H 6.7 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Pair of White and Black Art Deco Ceramic Vases 1930 in Style of Jean Besnard
By Jean Besnard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
In the style of Jean Besnard Pair of white and black Art Deco ceramic vases Original good condition Measures: Height 17 cm Large 11 cm.
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Decorated Vase
By Roche Bobois, Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a decorated vase produced by Roche Bobois in the 2010s. The vase utilizes a design Jean Cocteau produced in the early 1960s. It features 2 geometric profiles with additional ...
Clay
Jean Cocteau Decorated Vase
By Roche Bobois, Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a glazed porcelain vase produced by Roche Bobois in the 2010s. The vase utilizes a design Jean Cocteau produced in the early 1960s. its signature design features a profile, f...
Clay
'Tetes'/Heads Porcelain Vase Designed by Jean Cocteau '1889-1963' for Rosenthal
By Jean Cocteau, Rosenthal
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is beautiful porcelain vase designed by Jean Cocteau for Rosenthal. The piece is in overall wonderful condition. The use and implication of irregular shapes throughout the piece is a quintessential aspect of Cocteau's work. The freeform vase accentuates the 2 facial motifs and minimal abstract accents. Jean Cocteau / 1952 is on the piece as seen in the pictures. "Jean Cocteau 'Classic Rose / Rosenthal Group // Germany" is sited on the underside of the vessel. This concept was first designed in 1952 by Jean Cocteau and was produced in the early 1970s by the Classic Rose Rosenthal...
Porcelain
Signed, Jean Cocteau Vase
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed and dated, 1961, ceramic urn with engobe, paint and glazing by renowned artist and writer, Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). Produced at the Madeline-Jolly pottery workshop in Ville F...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau for Rosenthal Tetes Face Porcelain Hand Painted Vase Vessel
By Jean Cocteau, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful glazed porcelain tetes face vase originally designed in 1952 by Jean Cocteau and was produced in the early 1970s by the Classic Rose Rosenthal...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Vase for Rosenthal, 1952
By Jean Cocteau, Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, PA
Jean Cocteau vase for Rosenthal, 1952. Signed and dated on side. Jean Cocteau was a famous poet, writer, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker.
Porcelain
Vintage Jean Cocteau Porcelain Vase by Rosenthal, Têtes Vase
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Jean Cocteau porcelain vase by Rosenthal. Têtes vase form designed by Fritz Heridenreich. Design Jean Cocteau, 1952. The Rosenthal porcelain vase has Jean Cocteau paint...
Porcelain