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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9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Morandini, Pucci, Knef
By Emilio Pucci, Victor Vasarely, Jean Cocteau, Bjorn Wiinblad, Marcello Morandini
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary collection of 9 Artists-Plates by Rosenthal, Germany. Ranging from 1971 to the mid 1980s, this series from their artists ''Studio-Line'' features designs from artists s...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti, “The Fishes” Handsigned Framed Lithograph
By Jean Cocteau, Raymond Moretti
Located in San Francisco, US
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti’s The Fishes is an original collaborative lithograph from the series L’Âge du Verseau, begun in 1962 and completed in 1973 after Cocteau’s death. Pri...
Wood, Paper
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Edinburgh Festival SAS Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Edinburgh International Festival held from 22 August to 11 September 1965, featuring a colourful design by the French poet, writer ...
Paper
Jean Cocteau "Drawings Lithographs Posters" Folio German Publisher 1982
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Miami, FL
Folio of Jean Cocteau seriegraphs of "Drawings, Lithographs, Affiches" published by Worpswede in Germany in 1982. Twelve color and black/white seriegraphs created by Jean Cocteau...
Paper
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
VENCE Original Vintage Hand Numbered Collotype French Travel Poster Print
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Chicago, IL
VENCE Authentic original vintage French travel and tourism hand numbered poster Artist: Jean Cocteau Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 26.6 x 39.4 in. / 67.5 x 100 cm. Circa: 1953 Linen B...
Paper
Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti, “The Balance” Handsigned Framed Lithograph
By Raymond Moretti, Jean Cocteau
Located in San Francisco, US
Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti’s The Balance of the Fish is an original collaborative lithograph from the sought‑after series “L’Âge du Verseau”. Conceived in 1962 and completed ...
Wood, Paper
MId Century Modenr Stone Lithograph Poster By Jean Cocteau Custom Framed, 1950's
By Jean Cocteau, Mourlot
Located in North Miami, FL
This original and authentic Mid-Century Modern French stone lithograph designed by Jean Cocteau from the 1950s is for a ceramic exhibition of his pieces at Galerie Pont de Arts in th...
Wood, Paper
"Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950. Printed signature and numbered 48/150. Estate stamp at the lower right corner in blue ink. Perfect conditi...
Paper
Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti, “Faces and Fishes” Handsigned Framed Lithograph
By Raymond Moretti, Jean Cocteau
Located in San Francisco, US
Jean Cocteau & Raymond Moretti’s collaborative lithograph Faces and Fishes is a rare, late project uniting two major French 20th‑century artists. Conceived in 1962 and only compl...
Wood, Paper
Jean Cocteau, Vintage Air France Travel Poster, Paris, Eiffel Tower, c.1963
By Jean Cocteau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist: Jean Cocteau Title: Air France - Paris Date: circa 1963 Size (w x h): 21.3 x 29.5 in / 54 x 75 cm Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: No Condi...
Paper
1950 Jean Cocteau Orpheus serigraph print with frame
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Brescia, IT
"Orpheus" Jean Cocteau France, 1953 Serigraph on metal Wood Frame with glass Original 1950-1960
Metal
"Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Le Faune Rêveur" Lithography, Jean Cocteau, 1950. Printed signature and numbered 48/150. Estate stamp at the lower right corner in blue ink. Perfect condition.
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Edinburgh Festival Sabena Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Edinburgh International Festival held from 22 August to 11 September 1965, featuring a colourful design by the French poet, writer ...
Paper
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
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
19th Century Framed Lithograph of Chateau by the Sea
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century framed lithograph print of a seaside fort at some unknown locale, simply titled Chateau fort sur le bord de la mer, translating to a “castle on the seaside.” Rend...
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
Joan Miro "The Singing Fish" Signed Lithograph
Located in Toledo, OH
Joan Miro "The Singing Fish" Lithograph, 1972. Signed lower right, and marked H.C. lower left in pencil. Image size 14" x 17". The Singing Fish uses colors of blue, green, yellow and...
Paper
Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
Porcelain
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
$2,728 / 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
LEVI'S Original Vintage Advertising Poster 1971
Located in Chicago, IL
LEVI'S Authentic original vintage advertising poster Artist: Ida Van Bladel Condition: A/A- * Dimensions: 22 x 32.9 in. / 55.9 x 83.5 cm. Circa: 1971 Linen Backed There are a few ti...
Paper
Christopher Makos Limited Edition Surfboard
By Christopher Makos
Located in New York, NY
Signed collage of Makos prints from exhibitionism series.
Other
Set of 6 Vintage Hand-Painted Limoges of France Porcelain Bird Plates
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 6 Vintage Hand-Painted Limoges France Porcelain Bird Plates with Basketweave Borders, circa 1960s. Invite the beauty of the French countryside to your walls or table with this...
Porcelain
Barack Obama Historic Victory Collectible Plate Limited Edition 2008
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Historic Victory Limited Edition Commemorative Plate Obama. This Historic Victory Collectible Plate: Change Has Come. Barack Obama Decorative Plate ...
Porcelain
$1,599Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 12.21 in D 1.97 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Fish Wall Plates in Red and Yellow Glazed Ceramic
By Caldas Da Rainha, Kerangol
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching Pair of Glazed Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Decorations or Platters Pair of Portuguese red and yellow ceramic plates from the Mid-Century ...
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
$328
H 0.04 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Original 1992 Barcelona Olympic Poster Designed by Jean-Michel Folon
By Jean-Michel Folon
Located in London, GB
Jean-Michel Folon (1 March 1934 – 20 October 2005) was a Belgian artist, illustrator, painter, and sculptor The first exhibition of his watercolors was in New York in 1969 in the Lefebre Gallery. One year later he exhibited in Tokyo and in the Il Milione gallery in Milan. He also participated in the XXVth Venice Biennale. In 1973 he joined the selection of Belgian artists in the XXVth São Paulo Biennale, where he was granted the Grand Prize in Painting. Over the years his work concentrated on different techniques, including watercolor, etching, silkscreen, illustrations, mosaics, and stained glass, which showed the diversity of his art. His work Ein Baum stirbt - Un albero muore, 1974, is by Museo Cantonale d’Arte [de] of Lugano. He also designed numerous posters, often for humanitarian causes. Around 1988 he created his first sculptures made out of wood. He then moved on to creating sculptures in clay, plaster, bronze and marble, while continuing to paint. Several museums dedicated exhibitions to him, among them the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1971, the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam in 1976, the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London in 1977, the Musée Picasso in Antibes...
Paper
Jean Cocteau Artist Plate No. 2, for Rosenthal, Mid-Century, 1970s Germany
By Jean Cocteau, Rosenthal
Located in Andernach, DE
Art print wall plate by Jean Cocteau: ''Es gibt immer ein Gegenüber: ohne teufel hätte gott nie die breite Masse angesprochen'' (''There is always a counterpart: without the devil, G...
Porcelain
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H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 0.4 in
1957 - 1960 Original Signed Jean Cocteau Pastel Drawing No. 12 Le Couple
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Knebel, DK
Signed pastel drawing no. 12 by Jean Cocteau, signed and dated 1957 - 1960 The Pastel drawing with full history was bought by the present owners partner for 2500 DM at a Jean Coctea...
Paint
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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
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H 40.16 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Edinburgh Festival KLM Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Edinburgh International Festival held from 22 August to 11 September 1965, featuring a colourful design by the French poet, writer ...
Paper
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H 40.16 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Edinburgh Festival Train Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the Edinburgh International Festival held from 22 August to 11 September 1965, featuring a colourful design by the French poet, writer ...
Paper
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H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 0.08 in
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, Artist Proof, 1960-70.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau,1960-70, 1/10, nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, unframed. Dimensions : h:...
Paper
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H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 0.2 in
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, Artist Proof, 1960-70.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau,1960-70, 1/10, nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, unframed. Dimensions : h:...
Paper
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Poissons Face to Face, 1960-70.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, poissons face-à-face, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau,1962, 1/79, representing fish face-to-face, unframed. Dimensions : h: 50cm, w: 65cm, d: 0,2cm ...
Paper
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Preparation for a Tapestry, 1960-70.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, preparation for a tapestry, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, 1960-1970, representing a preparatory drawing for a tapestry, unframed. h: 50cm, w: 33cm...
Paper
Jean Cocteau "Corrida" Framed Lithography
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Corrida' lithography by Jean Cocteau, 1953. Jean Cocteau lithography of the series "Corrida". Signed in plate. Framed. In original good condition. Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Co...
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H 1.26 in Dm 10.24 in
9 Artist Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Cocteau, Dali, Pucci
By (after) Salvador Dali, Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal, Jean Cocteau, Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary collection of 9 Artists-Plates by Rosenthal, Germany. Ranging from 1971 to the mid 1980s, this series from their artists ''Studio-Line'' features designs from artist ra...
Porcelain
Jean Cocteau: Pastel on Paper
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Cocteau: Pastel on Paper Dimensions: 25"w x 1"d x 30"h Material: Pastel on Paper Artist: Jean Cocteau Signed
Paper
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H 25 in W 0.1 in D 34 in
Jean Cocteau, Orphée a la Lyre, Wool Tapestry, 1889, Atelier Raymond Picaud
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau (5 July 1889 – 11 October 1963) was a French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, filmmaker, visual artist and critic. He was one of the foremost creatives of the surrealist, avant-garde, and Dadaist movements; and one of the most influential figures in early 20th-century art as a whole.[1] The National Observer suggested that, “of the artistic generation whose daring gave birth to Twentieth Century Art, Cocteau came closest to being a Renaissance man. Raymond Picaud Atelier, Aubusson signed...
Wool
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
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H 1.26 in Dm 10.24 in
14 Artists Plates Collection Limited Edition by Rosenthal, Max Bill, Dali, Pucci
By (after) Salvador Dali, Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad, Jean Cocteau, Max Bill
Located in Andernach, DE
Extraordinary collection of 14 Artists-Plates by Rosenthal, Germany. Ranging from 1971 to the mid 1980s, this series from their artists ''Studio-Line'' features designs from artist r...
Porcelain