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 necklace 'Olympus guardians'
By Jean Cocteau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN COCTEAU - Golden metal 'Les gardiens de l'Olympe' ('Olympus guardians') necklace. Jewelry numbered 253/300. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 45 cm SKU:BC76
Gilt Metal
Jean Cocteau Les 3 visages necklace.
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Jean Cocteau signed and numbered 221/300 necklace from the Edition Madeleine. The 3 faces represent the style of Jean Cocteau very recognizable. si...
Fisherman Gold Side Profile inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings. This minimalist and modern brooch is the profile of fisherme...
Base Metal
Jean Cocteau necklace 'The Vestals'
By Jean Cocteau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN COCTEAU - Golden metal 'Les Vestales' ('The Vestals') necklace. Edition numbered 129/300 Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 45 cm SKU:BC75
Gilt Metal
Gold Side Profile of Fisherman inspired by Jean Cocteau
By Jean Cocteau
Located in PARIS, FR
This gold-toned brooch is inspired by the work of the French poet Jean Cocteau, known for simple but expressive drawings. This minimalist and modern brooch is the profile of fisherme...
Base Metal
Diamond Ladybug Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Chain Length: 16" Pendant Measurements: 11 mm x 10 mm Diamond Carat Weight: 0.05 carats Stamped: "14...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Single Large Pearl Omega Chain Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 7.8 Grams Necklace Length: 17" Pearl Type: Cultured Pearl Bead Diameter : 13.5 mm Stamped: "14KT" "Indonesia...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
John Hardy Dot Collection Necklace, Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Hardy
Located in Honolulu, HI
John Hardy Dot necklace in Sterling Silver & 18K yellow gold. This gorgeous John Hardy necklace is beautifully crafted in 6 oval sections in st...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Floral Brooch in 18K White & Yellow Gold with Diamond, Carved Amethyst, Citrine
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular and unique mid-century brooch crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, showcasing a masterful blend of fine gemstones and playful artistry. This piece features: A domed f...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Rose Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold rose brooch features a beautifully sculpted bloom adorned with four round diamonds totaling approximately 0.042 carats. Weighing 25.5 grams and measuring...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Hearts Drop Necklace in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Diamond Heart Drop Necklace Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 19.2 Grams Chain Length: 17" Pe...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
HERMES red enamel BRAZIL NARROW Bracelet GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Brazil narrow bangle bracelet in vivid red enamel, adorned with an intricate print of elaborate blue and orange feathered headdress motifs — an exuberant, folkl...
$544Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.77 in L 1.97 in
Victorian Shell Cameo and Gold Tone Spinning Locket Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Honolulu, HI
This exceptional example of late-Victorian ingenuity, dating to circa 1890, features a masterfully hand-carved natural shell cameo set within a highly functional rotating frame. The ...
Other, Gold-filled
$2,670
W 1.26 in L 1.66 in
Hydrangea Blossom 11.35ctw Pink Tourmaline Morganite Diamond Brooch/Pendant
By Nina Zhou
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Inspired by hydrangeas in full bloom, this sculptural brooch-pendant brings together richly colored natural pink tourmalines and softly luminous morganites in an abundant floral comp...
Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond, Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Diamond,Chrysoprase, and Spinel Necklace This necklace has a flexible design set to the front with a leaf motif, set throughout with square-cut and baguette diamonds (w...
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone and Cord Statement Necklace OM910
By Alex & Lee
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Signature Alex & Lee Beautifully Hand-crafted Multi-Shape Multi-Gemstone Statement Bib Necklace. Featuring Cuprite, Earth Bronze Cord. Hand Dyed Knotte...
Multi-gemstone, Vermeil
$695
H 0.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
Vintage Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Modernist Abstract Fish Brooch Circa 1960's
By Sigi Pineda
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage hallmarked abstract sterling silver signed brooch/ pin by Sigi Pineda Is hallmarked TB-28 Mexico 925. It is from the 60's. it is a f...
Sterling Silver
Comité Jean Cocteau, A. Madeline and Flammarion 1997 Vintage Cat Brooch
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Wilmslow, England
This whimsical brooch is a 1997 Flammarion edition piece depicting a Jean Cocteau cat illustration, produced in collaboration with the Comité Jean Cocteau and Anne Madeline. Conditi...
Metal
After JEAN COCTEAU by Atelier MADELINE-LAUPIN "Entre-Profils" Pendant Necklace
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
After JEAN COCTEAU by Atelier MADELINE-LAUPIN "Entre-Profils" pendant necklace. Limited edition (200 copies) after a JEAN COCTEAU drawing of 1958, crafted by the ATELIER Anne MADELI...
Gilt Metal
After Jean Cocteau Moon and Profile Sculpture Pendant
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
After JEAN COCTEAU moon and profile sculpture pendant edited by MADELINE FLAMMARION. This pendant is matte gold toned with multi colored enamel deta...
Gilt Metal
Jean Cocteau Orpheus Brooch
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU gold tone and enamel Orpheus brooch. Embossed 2001 Comité Jean Cocteau A. Madeline Flammarion. Note As a buyer, you are fully res...
Jean Cocteau Vintage Rare Abstract Face Clip-On Earrings
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU vintage gold toned abstract face clip-on earrings. Embossed JEAN, Comité Jean Cocteau Madeline Flammarion. Dated 1997. Note As a buyer, you are fully responsib...
Jean Cocteau Moon and Profile Sculpture Pendant Necklace
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN COCTEAU moon and profile sculpture pendant necklace edited by MADELINE FLAMMARION. Matte gold toned sculpture pendant with multi colored enam...