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Jean Cocteau — Tête d'arlequin sur noir (Harlequin Head on Black) (G. 222)
Jean Cocteau

Tête d'arlequin sur noir (Harlequin Head on Black) (G. 222)

Jean Cocteau's Tête d'arlequin sur noir is a decorative white earthenware plate adorned with black engobe and colored enamels, featuring a harlequin head design. The work demonstrates Cocteau's versatility across fine and decorative arts.

Medium
White earthenware round plate with black engobe painted in coloured enamels with crayon d'oxyde additions.
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

September 19, 2024

Lot 94

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Jean Cocteau, Tête d'arlequin sur noir (Harlequin Head on Black) (G. 222)

Jean Cocteau's Tête d'arlequin sur noir is a decorative white earthenware plate adorned with black engobe and colored enamels, featuring a harlequin head design. The work demonstrates Cocteau's versatility across fine and decorative arts.

Medium
White earthenware round plate with black engobe painted in coloured enamels with crayon d'oxyde additions.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

French, 20th Century, Theater, Enamel, Decorative, Whimsical, Earthenware, Portrait, Expressionist, Ceramics

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