Description:
Four Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) Designed Plates
Glazed porcelain
France, mid-20th century
White plates printed in black with line drawings depicting classical figures including Orpheus and Poseidon, artist's printed signature, one dated 1958, printed mark, Limoges France, dia. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $500-700
Good.
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Keywords
Poseidon, France20th Century Design
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