Jean Després
Broche agate, or et argent | Agate gold and silver brooch
Auction Closed
March 26, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
5,500 - 6,500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Formant un éventail à décor géometrique orné d'agate, dimensions 40 x 22 mm, signée, poinçon français pour l'argent (800°/00), poinçon de maître, poids brut 9.50 g, 1930.
Designed as geometrical fan set with agate, measuring approximately 40 x 22mm, signed, French assay mark for silver, maker's mark, gross weight 9.50 grams; 1930.
Cf.: Jean Desprès, maestro orafo tra art déco e avanguardie, Melissa Gabardi, Idea Books, 1999, pg. 32, illustration 34 for a brooch of similar design. Also pg. 198 for the sketch of the design numbered 165 / 7165 and dated from the 11th March 1930.
Cf.: Jean Desprès, Bijoutier et orfèvre entre Art déco et modernité, Melissa Gabardi, Norma editions, 2009, pg. 206 and 241 for sketches of the design numbered 7165 and dated 11th March 1930.