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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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
Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75" Total Weight: 8.3 Grams Pearls: Akoya Pearls Condition: Preowned, good
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Peacock Diamond Ruby Sapphire & Emerald Brooch in 18k White Gold. This magnificent peacock is crafted in 18k white gold. The body and tail are pave set with 139 total round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 5.35 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Art Deco Brooch Set with 29 Old European Cut Diamonds Weighing Approximately 5.35 Carats, H Color, VS Clarity. The Center Diamond is Approximately 1.15 Carat.
Diamond, Platinum
Ming's Hawaii Amethyst and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
By Ming's Hawaii
Located in Honolulu, HI
Beautiful Ming's Purple Amethyst & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch. The brooch features a floral design of five oval cabochon shape purple Amethyst and 9 small round white Akoya pear...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,000
Rare Veiled Lady Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
This veiled lady brooch is superbly crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold, with approximately 4.60 ct micro pave round diamonds on her veil. She has ruby...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso XX 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Honolulu, HI
Very elegant authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold XX brooch by Paloma Picasso. This elegant brooch measures 62 mm wide x 12 mm high. The brooch has a beautiful high polish finish....
18k Gold
Mourning Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Seed pearls Gemstones Shape: sphere and round Diameter: 1.45" long, 0.80" wide Total Weight: 6.9 grams Condition: Preowne...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ArtDeco Diamond Brooch in Platinum, 3.10 Carats
Located in Honolulu, HI
Art Deco Diamond brooch in platinum. Beautifully hand crafted in platinum with gorgeous details and mil-grain boarders. The center diamond a...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum Flower Brooch, 2.10 Carat Emerald, 1.75 Carat Diamond
Located in Honolulu, HI
This stunning single flower double function, brooch and Pearl strand enhancer, is artfully crafted in platinum and encrusted with a beautiful 2.1...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Ballerina Diamond and Akoya Pearl Brooch Sand Blasted 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Diamond Count: 12 single cut Diamond Carat Weight: 0.08 Akoya Pearl: 5.6 mm largest pearl, rest are 3.2-3.5 mm Diameter: 1.20" long, ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mourning Black Enamel Gold Brooch 14k
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Seed pearls Gemstones Shape: sphere and round Diameter: 2.2" long, 0.60" wide Total Weight: 4.1 grams Condition: Preown...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Ruby Fly Gold Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: 20 round red rubies Ruby Total Carat Weight: ~1.50 carats Diameter: 1.00" long, 0.87" wide Total Weight: 3.7 Grams Stampe...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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...