1928
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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Visage Ceramic Sculpture by Jean Cocteau, Art Deco, Signed, 6/30, 1958
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
JEAN COCTEAU (1889 - 1963 ) " Visage " signed : " jean Cocteau "( lower left ) inscribed and numbered 6/30 édition originale de jean Cocteau . Atelier Madeline -Jolly ( undern...
Ceramic
Erotic Ceramic Sculpture, Expressionist Style, Circa 1940, Signed
Located in CANNES, FR
Isaac Grünewald ( 1889-1946 ) Swedish & jewish Expressionist painter . Rare & unique ceramic work circa 1940 Glazed stoneware . signed . decorated with nude male and f...
Ceramic
Medievale Ceramic Vase, Signed Jean Cocteau, Art Deco, 1958 Edition
By Jean Cocteau
Located in CANNES, FR
Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) Médiévale . Vase signed jean Cocteau at the base ; marked and numbered edition originale de Jean Cocteau . atelier Madeline-Jolly (underneath). partial...
Ceramic
Tête de Femme Surrealist Ceramic Sculpture, Unique, Circa 1970, Signed
By Jules Agard 1
Located in CANNES, FR
Jules Agard ( 1905 - 1986 ) " Tête de femme " Sculpture surréaliste réalisée en terre rouge de Salernes et montée au tour . le corps est bombé et creusé alternativement . le col se...
Ceramic
La Petite Chouette Sculpture, Surrealist Ceramic, Circa 1960-1970
By Jules Agard 1
Located in CANNES, FR
Jules Agard ( 1905 - 1986 ) " la petite chouette " circa 1960 - 1970 " Pièce unique " Sculpture en terre rouge de Salernes montée au tour représentant une petite chouette ( d...
Ceramic
Le Grand Duc Ceramic Sculpture, Surrealist, Circa 1960, Signed, Unique
By Jules Agard 1
Located in CANNES, FR
Jules Agard ( 1905 - 1986 ) " Le grand Duc " sculpture en terre blanche de Salernes montée au tour représentant un hibou Grand-duc . Ses formes sont mises en valeur par des engobe...
Ceramic
Carved Wood and Plaster Life Size Saint Sculpture, Italy 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Lifesize Santos Italy, 1890 Life-sized polychromed carved wood and plaster Santos on wooden base. 22"w x 20”d x 65.5”h Ref. SAN1300
Plaster, Wood
Portrait Sculpture in Terracotta, Modern Style, 1960s, Unframed
By Sirio Pellegrini
Located in Roma, IT
Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his child...
Terracotta
Portrait Sculpture in Terracotta, Modern Style, 1960s, Unframed
By Sirio Pellegrini
Located in Roma, IT
Painted Terracotta sculture realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1960s. Good condition. Sirio Pellegrini, born in Rome on March 1, 1922, of Abruzzo origins (Capestrano), spent his child...
Terracotta
Plaster Male Bust "Epreuve" Sculpture, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Roman style "Epreuve" molded plaster male bust sculpture. France, 1950s. Dirt spots on some areas. Please see pictures. This bust will ship from France and can be returned to eithe...
Plaster
Art Deco Plaster Sculpture by Carl Schmitz, Cast Technique, USA, 1940
By Carl Schmitz
Located in Sharon, CT
Schmitz was an important German-American figurative sculptor of the 1930s-1940s. Studied with J.Wackerle. Commissions include: Brooklyn B...
Plaster
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This compelling studio pottery bust is a masterwork of Brutalist expression, featuring a hand-built ceramic head adorned with a primitive, regal crown. The artist has utilized a soph...
Pottery
