Jean Despres

Jean Despres (1889-1980) France.

Modernist covered centerpiece, circa 1940.

Hand-wrought and hand-hammered silver plate.

Marks: J. Despres (script incised signature on the edge on one handle),
JD French Jean Despres touchmark (2x).

For related works see: Jean Després: Maestro Orafo Tra Art Déco e Avanguardie, Melissa Gabardi (Milano: IDEA Books, 1999) Metallkunst: Kunst vom Jugendstil zur Moderne (1889-1939) Band IV, Karl H. Brohan (Berlin: Brohan-Museum, 1990); Silver of a New Era: International Highlights of Precious Metalwork from 1880 to 1940 (Rotterdam: Museum Boymans van-Beuningen, 1992)

H: 5 ¼” x W: 11 ½” x diameter: 8 ¾”