JEAN DESPRES (1889–1980) - Lot 50

Lot n° 50
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5000 - 8000 EUR
JEAN DESPRES (1889–1980) - Lot 50
JEAN DESPRES (1889–1980) Rare modernist tea and coffee set in silver plated metal; consisting of a coffee pot, a teapot, a milk pitcher, and a sugar bowl. Each piece has a cylindrical shape resting on a small, recessed foot with a smooth surface; the base of each cylinder has a hammered surface and features a cut-out, rotating design. The finials on the lids of both pots and the sugar bowl each consist of a faceted sphere framed by two small, smoothly finished balls. The handles are finished with a hammered texture; the heat-resistant grips on the pots are made of Macassar ebony. Each piece is signed “J. DESPRES” with a point under the base and bears the Master Silversmith’s hallmark. Heights: 18 cm 17 cm 11 cm 8.2 cm Provenance: Works acquired directly from the artist and subsequently passed down through the family of the original owners. Expert: Emmanuel Eyraud
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