Jean Cocteau Premier émoi

Jean Cocteau
1889 - 1963
Premier émoi

signed Jean Cocteau (along the left edge); inscribed Edition originale de Jean Cocteau Atelier Madeline - Jolly and numbered 8/15 (on the reverse)
white earthenware plate, partially painted and glazed
diameter: 31,5 cm; 12⅜ in.
Executed in 1962 in an edition of 15.
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Jean Cocteau
1889 - 1963
Premier émoi

signé Jean Cocteau (le long du bord gauche); inscrit Edition originale de Jean Cocteau Atelier Madeline - Jolly et numéroté 8/15 (au dos)
assiette en terre blanche, partiellement peinte et émaillée
diamètre: 31,5 cm; 12⅜ in.
Exécuté en 1962 dans une édtion de 15 exemplaires.

Condition Report:
The ceramic is in very good condition apart from a very few minuscule and unobstrusive scuff marks in places, most predominantly to the nose. Some very light surface soiling and pale handling marks most predominantly along the edges.

Provenance:
Private collection, Paris

Sotheby's, Paris, 5 December 2022, lot 75 (consigned by the above)

Acquired at the above sale by the present owner