Lot 130
  • 130

Jean Després

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jean Després
  • Two-Handled Pedestal Bowl
  • engraved J. Després
  • partially hammered and silver-plated metal

Provenance

Harmath Family Patriarch, Budapest, Hungary, circa 1930s
Thence by descent to the present owner

Literature

Melissa Gabardi, Jean Després, London, 2009, p. 145

Condition

Overall in very good condition. With some light surface scratches throughout and some minor discoloration of the silver in the recessed areas of the foot. This piece has been recently sensitively polished to remove very minor surface tarnishing.
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