Lot 20
  • 20

Jean Després, 1889-1980

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description

  • Grand vase, vers 1930
  • Signé J. Després sur la base
  • Hauteur : 50 cm (19 5/8 in.) Diamètre : 21,5 cm (8 1/2 in.)
en étain légèrement martelé, de forme obus à pans coupés, sur une base ronde de même, socle en bois postérieur

Provenance

Ancienne collection personnelle de l'artiste

Collection privée

Literature

Melissa Gabardi, Jean Després, maestro orafo tra Art Deco e avanguardie, éd. Idea Books, Milan, 1999, p. 136

Condition

Bon état général. Quelques fines rayures sur l'ensemble de la surface. Présente une petite fissure d'environ 0.5 cm au col et porte un cachet illisible vers la base. Quelques traces d'oxydation. Pour plus de renseignements sur ce lot, n'hésitez pas à contacter le département au numéro de téléphone suivant : +33.1.53.05.52.81 Good overall condition. A few slight scratches on the whole surface. A little crack around the top of approximatively 0.5 cm (1/4 in.). Unreadable stamp. A few oxidizing stains. For any further information regarding this lot, please contact the department at the following number : +33.1.53.05.52.81
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