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 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
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...
Diamond Cut Two-Tone Gold Chain
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Long Gold Chain The chain is 14K/18K White Gold & Rose Gold The chain is 30" long and The chain weighs 10.9 grams
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Ancient Coin Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Banbury, GB
This big ancient coin was issued by Amphipolis Mint dates in 336-323 B.C. in an excellent condition. The chain is made in 18k yellow gold. This gorgeous necklace is perfect for everyday wear and will always be a timeless and wearable work of art. _____________________________ Origin of antique Coin: Amphipolis Mint Date of issue: 336-323 B.C. Pendant diameter: 29.2mm Chain length: approx 63cm Weight: 39.48g Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Antique coin clasp mark: 750 _________________ The front side shows the head of Hercules, wearing a lion skin helmet. The other side shows the seated statue of Zeus...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Fourteen Motifs Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Pure Alhambra 14 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 diamond pave Alhambra motifs 16mm each VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 5.45ct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polished & Rope Link Necklace 54.3 Grams Made in Italy
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold necklace featuring 18 double Polished links and 17 double Rope motif links weighing 53.5 grams. Made in Italy
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Yellow Gold Extra Large Pendant 5 Strand Necklace
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Happy Spirit Extra Large Diamond Pendant 5 Strand Chain Necklace by Chopard. The Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Extra Large Happy Spirit Diamond 5 Strand Necklace showcases...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$2,850
H 0.67 in W 0.87 in D 0.32 in
Ancient Egyptian Faience Sekhmet Lion Amulet Pendant Necklace 700-300 B.C. Gold
Located in New York, NY
This rare Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicts the Goddess Sekhmet the Lion, the healing patron of physicians. The faience lion crafted between 700-300 BC, is a miniature ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent dickey necklace by Yves Saint Laurent circa 1990
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - A ready-to-wear Collection circa 1990 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Dark-silvery metal articulated dickey necklace ornamented with colorfu...
Gilt Metal
EMPEROR AUGUSTUS Genuine Ancient Roman Coin 1st Cent. BC Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
Discover a stunning sterling silver pendant featuring a genuine Roman coin from the 1st century AD. This remarkable piece showcases the portrait of Emperor Augustus. On the reverse s...
Silver
Chanel Iconic Sautoir Necklace by Goossens
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel's signature baroque, gilt metal filigree, ruby pate de verre and crystal rondelle sautoir necklace from 1950's. A staple of the Chanel language, produced by Robert Goossens an...
Gilt Metal, Bronze
Widow's Mite Roman Pendant w/ 22K decorative trim (charm only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Authentic Roman Bronze Widow's Mite Coin in a custom 22k gold bezel setting with fixed bail. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic...
22k Gold
Silver Tetradrachm Alexander the Great Trimmed w 22k gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silver Tetradrachm [coin] with the profile of young Alexander the Great trimmed with 22k gold. This highly detailed face profile also shows a full head of lustrous hair and a pronoun...
22k Gold, Silver
$4,999
H 1.75 in W 1.13 in D 0.13 in
An AR Tetradrachm Cista Mystica Pendant with 18 Karat Gold (pendant only)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An AR Tetradrachm Cistophor "Cista Mystica" coin Pendant trimmed in 18 karat gold. This very fine coin was minted at Ionia, Ephesos, Circa 180-67 BC. The original coin weighs 12.39 g...
18k Gold, Silver
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 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...