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

84 - Jean DESPRÉS

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€1,500 - 2,000

Sale fees

24%

Jean DESPRÉS Brooch with a geometric design in 800-th silver on a textured background, set with onyx motifs and adorned with a 750-th gold ring. It bears a hand-engraved “J.Després” signature, traces of a silversmith’s hallmark, and a silver hallmark featuring a wild boar. Circa 1935–36. (Very slight minor chips on the ring) Gross weight: 52 g. Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 cm. Bibliography: A piece of jewelry in the same style is featured in the book *Jean Després: Jeweler and Silversmith Between Art Deco and Modernity* by Melissa Gabardi, Norma Éditions, page 118. Given 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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