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
Chanel Black Large Silk Satin Bow Tie Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Chanel Black large silk satin bow-tie brooch featuring a bar-pin fastening and a back logo tag. Circa 2000s. Made in France Maxi length:7.4in. (19cm) Center Width:1.18in. (3cm) Goo...
18k Gold Brooch/Pendant Emeralds Pre-Columbian Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive 18k gold brooch with emeralds. The piece features a central figure with outstretched wings, possibly influenced by Pre-Columbian motifs. The figure is flanked by small,...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Ornate Engraved Brooch
Located in London, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian sterling silver hand engraved brooch in an ornate design. The brooch features a lovely scroll pattern gilded in rose gold. It is not stamped, but tests as silver. Measuring length 4.6cm / 1.8 inches by width 3.2cm / 1.26 inches. The brooch has scratching as expected. The pin has a slight curve to the end. We have given the brooch a light clean. This is a beautiful and decorative antique silver brooch...
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Large Gilded Gold Filigree Vermeil With Multi-Seed Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gilded gold filigree vermeil finish brooch is detailed with multi-seed pearls and color resin stones. This wonderful brooch measures 2 1/8" in height, ...
$3,499
W 2.17 in L 2.37 in
Vintage Flower Brooch Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds silver solid 14K Gold pin
Located in Delhi, DL
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Flower Brooch, a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship designed to captivate. This brooch is crafted from 14K Gold and sterling silver, offering...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1920s 2.26 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920's 2.26 carat amethyst and 0.16 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse antique estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique amethyst brooch...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
$17,488
W 1.78 in D 0.08 in L 1.93 in
Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ivy Leaf Brooch, Circa 1990
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf brooch, circa 1960 Designed as a single 18 karat yellow gold ivy leaf. This elegant brooch features delicate gold detailed engraving ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,630Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Vintage 1960's 18K Gold Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1960's Tiffany & Co. 18KT Yellow Gold Ruby Brooch 1.6 Inches Wide x 1.25 Inches Long 12.3 grams Stamped "TIFFANY & CO 18KT ITALY" We Have Also listed a Matching Sap...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Pearl Wreath Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Mikimoto Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 1.00 inches Weight: 5.71 grams Lady's MIKIMOTO designer made 18K yellow gold, pearl, vintage circle brooch...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl and Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
One Edwardian 14 karat yellow gold filigree brooch set with a round cut blue sapphire and seed pearls, stamped 14KT, measuring 1.25 x 0.75 inches and weighing 3.5 grams. A single rou...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coco Chanel lizard brooch (attributed to)
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a lizard with costume pearls and red glass pearls. Not signed jewelry, attributed to Chanel, from the 1930s. Condition: Ve...
$2,294
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.94 in
2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s
By DuJay Jewelry
Located in Stuttgart, DE
2 flower brooch in the typical fine detailed work Not the large leaf, a rhinestone vein in the center, as well as the tiny, delicate leaves emerging from the man stem. The enamel o...
Crystal, Enamel, Rhodium
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
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...