Jean Cocteau Janus aux deux visages

Jean Cocteau
1889 - 1963
Janus aux deux visages

signed Jean Coct (on the reverse)
white earthenware, partially glazed and painted
diameter: 19,7 cm; 7¾ in.
Executed in 1953, this unique work served as a model for the series of plates created for Raymond Oliver's restaurant Le Grand Véfour.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Annie Guédras.
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Jean Cocteau
1889 - 1963
Janus aux deux visages

signé Jean Coct (au dos)
porcelaine blanche, partiellement émaillée et peinte
diamètre: 19,7 cm; 7¾ in.
Exécuté en 1953, cette œuvre unique a servi de modèle pour la série des assiettes créées pour Raymond Oliver pour son restaurant Le Grand Véfour.

Annie Guédras a confirmé l'authenticité de cette œuvre.

Condition Report:
The ceramic is in very good condition apart from some located surface soiling most predominantly along the edge. One repaired scuff marks below the neck of the left figure, along the edge. Examination under UV light reveals an area of fluorescence to the aforementioned repaired scuff. One minute spot of pigment on the underside. This work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Jean Marais, France

Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 27 April 2009, lot 324 (consigned by the above)

Private collection, France (acquired at the above sale)

Sotheby's, Paris, 5 December 2022, lot 78 (consigned by the above)

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner