Jean MARAIS (1913-1998), in style. - Lot 6

Jean MARAIS (1913-1998), in style. Footed plate in red earthenware, decorated with a double face hidden in a tree. The decoration is incised and enhanced with black, creating an elegant contrast. The artist's signature is present in the decoration and under the base. Diameter: 14.5 cm Jean Marais (1913-1998) was a French actor, director, writer and sculptor, one of the leading figures of French cinema. He began his career in the 1930s, but it was through his collaboration with Jean Cocteau that he became an international star, notably in films such as "Beauty and the Beast" (1946), in which he played the Beast. Marais often played heroic and mythological characters, becoming a symbol of classic French cinema. In addition to his film career, he was also a sculptor and writer, exhibiting his artistic works and publishing several books. His relationship with Cocteau shaped his personal and professional life. Later in his career, Marais favored rarer roles and a more discreet life. He died in 1998, leaving an important artistic legacy.