Jean Marais - Coupelle En Céramique De Vallauris - Décor De Profils, Evocation De Jean Cocteau

Jean Marais - Vallauris Ceramic Dish - Profiles decoration, Evocation of Jean Cocteau - 1970s

Jean Marais - Vallauris ceramic dish - Circa 1970

Vallauris ceramic dish designed by Jean Marais in the 1970s, a period during which the artist developed a personal ceramic production after moving to Cabris.

The finely processed decoration most likely depicts a double profile evoking Jean Cocteau and Jean Marais face to face, testifying to the artistic and intimate bond that united the two men.

A major player in post-war French cinema, Jean Marais collaborated with numerous directors including Jean Cocteau, Sacha Guitry and Jacques Demy, playing iconic roles such as Fantômas and d'Artagnan. Alongside his acting career, he devoted himself to artistic creation, notably in Vallauris, a mecca for post-war ceramics.

Signature on the back.

Perfect condition.

A singular work, at the crossroads of cinema and the decorative arts, representative of Jean Marais' artistic production on the Côte d'Azur.