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Important French silver bowl, JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980)


Estimate

800 - 1.200


Session 1

1 July 2015



Description

Hammered decoration, foot with chain
Jean Després maker's mark and engraved at the back "Després 6-1-'72"
(minor wear signs)

Diam.: 11 cm
219 g


Category

Silver


Additional Information

Note: Famous and important French Jeweler, pioneer of Art Deco and Industrial movements
Among Jean and Georges Fouquet, Suzanne Belperron, George Jensen, Jean Puiforcat or George Sandoz, Jean Després is one of the most important jewelers of the 20th century

Bibliography:
Gabardi, Melissa, "Jean Després", Londres, 2009.
Raulet, Sylvie, "Bijoux Art Déco", Paris, 1984.



Closed Auction