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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,478 / 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
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
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
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
$2,614
H 8.86 in W 6.3 in D 5.52 in
Wiener Werkstaette Art Ceramics Expressive Style Beer Mug by V. Wieselthier 1919
By Vally Wieselthier, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Slender jug, which widens in the upper part and narrows at the top again, with spout and opposite handle, surface decorated in relief with three antique-style heads and stylized, sla...
Ceramic
Ceramic Pedestal Vase by Gustave Reynaud Le Murier
By Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier
Located in NEUVILLE-DE-POITOU, FR
Ceramic pedestal vase by Gustave Reynaud Le Murier. Floral and anthropomorphic decoration typical of the work of the artist's time. Flower signature of the artist for Le Murier und...
Ceramic
Jean Lurçat, Large Ceramic Dish, Sant Vicens, circa 1960
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Jean Lurçat, large ceramic dish, Sant Vicens, circa 1960,
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
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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
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
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 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 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
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Dish "Séléné", 1959
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - "Séléné or L'oeil de la nuit " from 1959 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly . White earthenware with grey / blue engobe and white oxyde, measure: Di...
Ceramic
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 ...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau French Limoges Set of Four Ceramic Dessert Plates, circa 1958
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French Limoges dessert or appetizer plates by Jean Cocteau, circa 1958. Signed Jean Cocteau on the face and Limoges France on the reverse...
Ceramic
Set of Four Jean Cocteau French Limoges Ceramic Dessert Plates, circa 1958
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French Limoges dessert or appetizer plates by Jean Cocteau, circa 1958. Signed Jean Cocteau on the face and Limoges France on the reverse,...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Large Original Edition Ceramic Dish "Cornefeuilles", 1962
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - Cornefeuilles, 1962 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly with certificat d'origine dated et signed from 1962. Red earthenware with black / white/ orange ena...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Original Edition Ceramic Dish "Femme se Coiffant", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - Femme se coiffant, 1958 Edition originale Madeline Jolly with certificat d'origine dated and signed from 1958. White earthenware with grey ceramic engobe and shiny yellow enamel woman...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Large Original Edition Ceramic Dish "Etrurie", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - Etrurie - 1958 Edition originale Madeline & Jolly with certificat d'origine dated et signed from 1961. White earthenware with black and dark red - Diamete...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Original Ceramic Dish "Clair de lune", 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic dish clair de lune, 1958 Edition originale madeline and jolly with certificat d'origine, 1958. Blue earthenware with shiny enamel eyes and nose N° 15/25...
Ceramic
Jean Cocteau Original Ceramic Dish Artémis, 1962
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Cocteau ceramic plate Artemis (Diane) Edition originale Madeline and Jolly with certificat d'origine, 1962. N°6/35 exemplaires.
Ceramic