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Hammered Silver and Gold Necklace, Jean Després, Paris, Circa 1930
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- silver, gold, necklace
Designed as a series of five hammered silver spheres wrapped by polished silver bands connected by silver links, accented by rectangular yellow gold plaques, completed by long silver links, length 16 3/8 inches, maker's mark for Jean Després, French assay mark.
Condition
The hammered silver spheres measure approximately 25.8 mm. The piece is lightly tarnished throughout, but in good condition overall. Maker's mark and French mark on clasp tongue.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Similar style necklaces by Jean Després found in:
Art et Décoration, September 1935, p. 342.
Jean Després maestro orafo tra art déco e avanguardie, by Melissa Gabardi, p. 65.
Jean Després: Jeweler, Maker and Designer of the Machine Age, by Melissa Gabardi, pp. 4 and 55.
Art Deco Jewelry, by Sylvie Raulet, p. 199.
Art Deco Jewellery: 1920-1949, by Melissa Gabardi, p. 37.
A similar style necklace was sold in The Collection of Michael Chow, Sotheby's, New York, June 15, 1994, lot 46.