Gold-plated - Brooch - Jean Cocteau 1997 Rare

Vintage surrealist brooch by Jean Cocteau – Fish with a blue-eyed enamelled eye. Rare vintage surrealist brooch in gold plate, depicting the famous motif of the fish with a blue-eyed, black enamel, from the artistic universe of Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). Dimensions: 6cm × 3cm. Weight: 25.96 g. Clasp: Works perfectly. Condition: Good vintage condition, collectible piece (one can see small scratches in places, and the gilding has slightly changed color in some areas. However, this is not at all noticeable when the piece is worn). Box: No original box, delivered with a transparent pouch, not original. Stamped: c1997 – Comité Jean Cocteau – A. Madeline – Flammarion 4. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963). Jean Cocteau, born in Maisons-Laffitte in 1889 and died in 1963, was a French artist of many talents: poet, novelist, playwright, draftsman and filmmaker. In the 1930s, he notably participated in the creation of jewelry for the great fashion designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel. His graphic universe, recognizable above all, is notably marked by the themes of the fish, the face and the eye. This brooch, particularly original and uncommon, is a beautiful collectible sought after by enthusiasts of Jean Cocteau and artist jewelry. A vintage piece with a surreal and clearly asserted artistic character. Ref. : 151.

Estimate:£169.44

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