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 Limoges Porcelain Plate, Signed
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Cocteau Jean (1889-1963) Limoges Porcelain plate, signed and numbered 144/250. the background color is slightly pinkish.
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Chevalier de Malte Plate, Glazed Earthenware, France 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
signed Jean Cocteau; inscribed original and incised Edition originale de Jean Cocteau/Atelier Madeline-Jolly (underneath) partially glazed white earthenware plate with engobe and inc...
Earthenware
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 ox...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau's 1958 Chevalier de Malte Ceramic Plate, Glazed Art
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean Cocteau (French 1889-1963) Amazingly talented, Jean Cocteau was a visual artist, poet, playwright, film director, and designer. He was one of the foremost avant-garde a...
Ceramic
Piero Fornasetti Plate Aries Zodiac Sign Porcelain 1966, Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
Piero Fornasetti plate Aries zodiac sign porcelain 1966, Italy.
Porcelain
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
Limoges Porcelain Tableware, 56 Pieces
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...
Porcelain
18th Century Spanish, Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Plate from Triana
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Spanish hand-painted glazed ceramic plate from Triana.
Ceramic
Hand Glazed Earthenware Mug with Unique Contemporary Design
By Queensbury Hunt
Located in London, GB
Slick, 1882 Ltd. Slick and Sleet by 1882 Ltd. with an extended vase collection by Queensberry Hunt is a collection of uniquely hand glazed items, a true testament to the skill of the...
Ceramic
Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
Porcelain
$2,748 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 10.24 in
Set of Three Majolica Trompe L'oeil Seafood Wall Plates as Wall Decoration
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Trompe L'Oeil wall decoration / decorative wall plates, majolica, ceramic, Portugal, 1940s-1950s A colorful wall composition comprised by three Majolica glazed ceramic wall ...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900.
Ceramic, Porcelain
French Limoges Majolica Porcelain Oyster Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Limoges Majolica Porcelain Oyster Plate, circa 1890. with shells.
Porcelain
Picasso Ceramic Plate "Tête De Chèvre De Profil' Ramié 110
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Norwood, NJ
This Picasso ceramic plate "Tête de chèvre de profil' Ramié 110 is one in a small edition of only 60 and is glazed and painted, with the Empre...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate, c1955, France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in London, GB
Jean Lurçat 1892-1966 Plate - Red & White – White Siren c1955 Inscribed ''Dessin J. Lurçat Sant Vicens. verso Hand-painted glazed ceramic 25 cm diameter
Ceramic
Jean Lurcat Ceramic Plate – Ochre – Combatant c1955, France
By Jean Lurçat
Located in London, GB
Jean Lurçat 1892-1966 Combatant c1955 Plate – Ochre – Glazed Ceramic, 21.5 cm diameter Inscribed "Dessin J. Lurçat, Sant Vicens" on verso
Ceramic
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish glazed terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" earthenware bowl.
Ceramic
$1,488 / 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
Ceramic plates by Jean Lurçat, Sant-Viçens, France, 1950s
By Jean Lurçat, Sant Vicens
Located in Paris, FR
General characteristics: Type of object: Decorative dish or presentation plate. Artist: Jean Lurçat (1892-1966), French artist known for his tapestries, ceramics and posters. Manufa...
Ceramic
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H 2.37 in Dm 14.18 in L 2.37 in
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Large Ceramic Dish "Indes médiévales", 1961
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - "Indes Médièvales" from 1961 Edition original from Atelier Madeline Jolly. White earthenware with brown engobe diameter 36 cm. Numbered 5 on 5 copies Bib...
Ceramic
Modern Art Porcelain Plates, 4
By Limoges, Fornasetti, Jean Cocteau
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of Four Modern Art Porcelain Plates, comprising: set of three Jean Cocteau limoges portrait dishes, marked "Limoges / France" to the underside and Fornasetti "Zodiacus" circula...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Porcelain Plate Limoges France Set of 4
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fabulous set of 4 Jean Cocteau porcelain hor d'oeuvres or dessert plates for Limoges. Four unique figural drawings of Ancient Greece. One signed 1958 the year he created the drawings...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Dish "La Joconde" , 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - La Joconde- 1958 Edition originale Atelier Madeline & Jolly with certificat d'origine dated et signed . White earthenware with black / red / blue enamel...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau flower wall plate for Fenwick, France 1960s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Milan, IT
Jean Cocteau flower wall plate for Fenwick, France 1960s In Its original box.
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Plates by Limoges, Set of 8
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 8 Jean Cocteau porcelain hor d'oeuvres or dessert plates for Limoges. Four unique figural drawings of ancient Greece from Orpheus and his harp to Eurydice. One sig...
Porcelain
Set of Four Ceramic Plates by Jean Cocteau, 1960s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Hamburg, PA
Four ceramic plates signed "S.O.D.I.A. Editions D'Art copyright reserve decor de Jean Cocteau". This lovely set would look great hanging on the wall or framed in a Mid-Century Modern...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Set of Porcelain Plates, Limoges Porcelain
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jean Cocteau set of porcelain plates, Limoges Porcelain 20th century The four Limoges porcelain dessert plates each depict Jean Cocteau Grecian images including Orpheus and his ...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Limoge Porcelain Plate, La Fête 'Celebration', Designed 1961
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jean Cocteau Limoge plate, La Fête (Celebration) Designed 1961 The Limoge porcelain plate is decorated with a line drawing design by Jean Cocteau named La Fête, #339. It is sign...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau, Limoges Porcelain Plate « Naked » Number 17/125, 20th Century
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Beaune, FR
White Limoges porcelain plate illustrated with a drawing by Jean Cocteauentitled "Naked" in limited edition and numbered from 1 to 125. This pl...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Japanese Seyei Porcelain Faun Decorated Plaque
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Very stylish and scarce porcelain plaque by Seyei of Japan centred with a faun with a signature for Jean Cocteau and dated 1962 to the rim. The rounded plate shaped plaque is decorat...
Porcelain
Set of 4 Jean Cocteau Porcelain Decorative Collectible Art Plates
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950's Jean Cocteau Orpheus small decorative collectible plate. Set of 4 Jean Cocteau Limoges France Art Porcelain China decorative plates. Made...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Large Ceramic Dish "Indes", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - "Indes" from 1958 Edition original from Atelier Madeline & Jolly. White earthenware with brown engobe diameter 36 cm. Numbered 20 on 20 copies Bibliog: J...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Promo-Ceram Midcentury Plates-Set of 2, circa 1950-1980
By Jean Cocteau
Located in San Francisco, CA
This listing is for a vintage ceramic plates designed by author, artist, filmmaker Jean Cocteau. The plate was issued by Promo-Ceram as part of an Editions d'art series, and is noted...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Large Ceramic Dish "Bouc trois faces", 1959
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau large ceramic dish or cup - " Bouc trois faces " from 1959 Edition original by Madeline & Jolly . Signed - With Certificat- White earthenware with red and black engobes...
Ceramic