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 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
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Chevalier de Malte by Jean Cocteau
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
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
$345Sale Price|45% Off
H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
Earthenware
$496Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.6 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
French 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
French walnut oil jug from the Southern part of France around Castelnaudary. An extremely rare large three-handled green-glazed earthenware storage vessel, with pouring spout. Almos...
Earthenware
$380Sale Price|51% Off
H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in
19th Century, French Green/ Yellow Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Earthenware
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish handmade and painted white and green glazed terracotta "lebrillo" earthenware bowl in the style typical of Granada.
Ceramic
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish glazed terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" earthenware bowl.
Ceramic
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish glazed terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" earthenware bowl.
Ceramic
$1,519 / 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
$379Sale Price|53% Off
H 1.78 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in
Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
Earthenware
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish handmade and painted white and green glazed terracotta "lebrillo" earthenware bowl in the style typical of Granada.
Ceramic
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish handmade and painted white and green glazed terracotta "lebrillo" earthenware bowl in the style typical of Granada.
Ceramic
Large Spanish Glazed Terracotta Granada "Lebrillo" Earthenware Bowl
Located in Marbella, ES
Large Spanish handmade and painted white and green glazed terracotta "lebrillo" earthenware bowl in the style typical of Granada.
Ceramic
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
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
Modern Art Porcelain Plates, 4
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau, Fornasetti
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 Jean Cocteau, Limoges
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