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
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
ZYDO 24.50cts Pear Diamond Gold Floral Link Tennis Necklace
By ZYDO
Located in Miami, FL
Estate ZYDO Diamond 18K Gold Floral Link Tennis Statement Necklace A gorgeous floral link Tennis necklace made in 18K White gold with Natural Pe...
Diamond, Gold
Chanel Gothic Crest
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel by Goossens handmade cross in pate de verre, faux pearls and bronzed metal. Softer uncharacteristic Chanel tones including aquamarine and pale emerald decorate this brooch. A ...
Base Metal
H 0.99 in W 1.97 in L 25.6 in
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Rhodium & Leather Logo Choker
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Leather Logo Choker. An iconic find crafted by the House during the John Galliano era when drama was everything and reinvention of the codes of t...
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes. Often purchased a...
Chanel necklace by Karl Lagerfeld circa late 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - A ready-to-wear Collection circa late 1980s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Costume pearl dickey necklace ornamented with a golden metal chain and articulat...
Gilt Metal
Chanel Poured Glass and Paste Clover Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Clovers are another motif Chanel has revisited many times since the 1930s. This elaborate dimensional brooch derives from the Gripoix workshops in Paris. Dozens of rhinestone pegs de...
Bronze
11.1mm Tahitian Pearl on Leather Cord Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Tahitian Pearl on Leather Cord Necklace. Hand set with an 11.1mm Pearl on a Hand-crafted Leather Cord of 1.6mm thickness. The necklace measures approx. 18” long. Mo...
Pearl
Sterling Silver St. Christopher Medium Round Pendant Curb Chain Necklace
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
925 Sterling Silver Round St. Christopher Pendant Necklace. Beautiful 16mm round St. Christopher pendant weighing 1.9g hanging on a 20' (50cm) curb chain. Brand new and never worn....
Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Gem Amethyst Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding Handmade Genuine Natural Gem Amethyst Quartz Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver Rondelle Beads; held by a Square Silver Clasp. The rectangular Gem Amethyst Quartz...
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Natural Free-Form Tourmaline Druzy Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Spectacular Natural Free-form Watermelon Tourmaline Druzy Necklace, comprising thirteen natural tourmaline Druzy gems, inter-spaced with sterling silver spacers held by a S/S square ...
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Silver
Iconic Chanel Turquoise Cluster Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
One of Mlle. Chanel's most popular brooch designs. Handmade Pate de verre beads made to simulate turquoise matrix set in a gilded bronze web scattered with pastes. Often purchased a...
W 0.99 in Dm 1.3 in L 12.8 in
Vintage Electric Blue Crystal Choker, Cuff & Earrings 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular suite of glam jewels; comprising a statement vintage crystal collar, bracelet and earrings. The power of the electrifying blue stones is perfection amongst the glitter...
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
W 1.62 in L 2.17 in
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...
H 1.46 in W 1.34 in
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...