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...
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
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Vintage Yellow Gold Bean Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Bean Necklace by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 14.5" Weight: 18 grams Width: 9mm each bean Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co Peretti k18 *Free S...
Yellow Gold
Cartier Tectonique Diamond Tennis White Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Tectonique Tennis Necklace by Cartier. With 85 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VVS1clarity, E color total weight approximately 13.6ct Details: Length: 17" Width...
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century 3.33 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning 21st century 3.33 carat diamond choker necklace is the perfect choice for anyone who loves diamonds and elegant jewelry. The necklace is made of high quality 18k white ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K white and yellow gold necklace of floral design. Set with 7 Emerald cabochons weighing approximately 3.50 ct and 252 brillinat cut diamonds of circa 5 ct, H color and vs...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 18K yellow Gold Necklace representing intertwined Hearts all the long of the necklace. Eagle head hallmark for 18kt gold Signed : Chaumet and numbered on the Back of the He...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Center 0.75 Carat Old Miner Diamond Libra Scale Zodiac Large Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 0.75ct Old Miner Diamond Two-Tone Libra Scale Zodiac Pendant 14k Gold. The size & clarity of the old miner diamond is approx 0.75ct and is an SI....
Diamond
Vintage 34.85 Carat Total Weight Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 34.85 Carat Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Chain Necklace. Very elegant and bold presentable featuring approx 4.10 carat in t...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano Winter 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2003 Fall-Winter Collection, under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery metal and white leather choker necklace. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: fr...
18K Yellow Gold Necklace with 342 Brown Diamonds by Audrius Krulis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K Yellow Gold Necklace by Audrius Krulis is beautifully set with 342 rich brown diamonds totaling approximately 2.0 carats, creating a warm, luminous cascade of earth-toned spa...
Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior choker necklace by John Galliano Summer 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - 2005 Spring-Summer ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of John Galliano. Silvery metal choker necklace. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length:...
Chanel 1991 Gripoix pearl Choker necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel 1991 (Season 29 by Victoire de Castellane) Runway Gripoix pearl choker necklace (no stamp it’s a runway piece) 24k gold plated, adjustable 17 up to 19 inches
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Whole Crystals Crescent Silver Pendant Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Whole Sparkling Crystals Crescent Pendant Modernist Necklace, Silver Tone Very good condition. Not any stones loss. Very light scratch...
Silver Plate
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 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...