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live November 14 | 02:00 PM
Hôtel des Ventes de Grasse

82 - Attributed to Jean DESPRÉS.

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€2,000 - 3,000

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24%

Attributed to Jean DESPRÉS. Half-moon brooch with geometric decoration, made of 800-thousandths silver partially lined with 750-thousandths gold, accented with a band of lapis lazuli. Circa 1935. Unsigned. Gross weight: 45.70 g. Dimensions: 9 x 4.5 cm. Bibliography: A similar piece of jewelry acquired by the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is now in the collection of the Musée Galliéra. It is featured in the book *Jean Després: Jeweler and Goldsmith between Art Deco and Modernity* by Melissa Gabardi, Norma Éditions, page 77. Donated directly by the artist and subsequently passed down through the family. Appraiser: Cabinet Vendôme Expertise, represented by Mr. Christian VION

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Auction details

Classic & Modern
Saturday, November 14
02:00 PM
98, avenue Frédéric Mistral
06130 Grasse, France

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Hôtel des Ventes de Grasse +33 4 93 70 68 53 contact@hdvgrasse.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 7,000 lots published

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