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Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
$12,000
£9,177.89
€10,503.19
CA$17,079.29
A$18,491.90
CHF 9,831.29
MX$223,025.04
NOK 123,634.02
SEK 115,262.12
DKK 78,445.54
About the Item
This stunning champagne bucket by Jean Després, crafted in France around 1950, is an exquisite example of his masterful silver-plating technique. The design features a cylindrical body with hammered detailing, a hallmark of Després' signature style, and is adorned with two scrolled handles that are accentuated by spherical accents. At the top of the bucket, you'll find a delicate Jean Després flat-link chain decoration, adding a refined touch. The piece is signed with "J.Després" etched under the base, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship (see photo).
A similar model can be found in the book Jean Després, Jeweler and Goldsmith Between Art Deco and Modernity by Melissa Gabardi, specifically on page 151, published by Editions Norma (refer to accompanying photos).
Jean Després (1889-1980) was a renowned French goldsmith known for his distinctive approach to Art Deco jewelry and functional objects. His legacy includes creating innovative silver, gold, and pewter pieces, breaking away from traditional designs by using bold, geometric forms and hammered textures. Després' works were highly regarded in avant-garde circles, and he enjoyed a close friendship with notable artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
This champagne bucket is not only a stunning decorative object but also a symbol of Després' groundbreaking contributions to the Art Deco movement. Perfect for collectors and admirers of modernist French craftsmanship.
Exhibitions
1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault
1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts
1926: Salon des indépendants
1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts
1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs
1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry, composed with engraved ice cream by Étienne Cournault
1931: Salon d'Automne
1936: Artists of this time, with Paul Jouve, Raymond Subes, Jean Dunand, Jean Mayodon
1937: World's Fair
1950: Paris, Petit Palais, Holy Year, exhibition of religious art
1951: Paris, Petit Palais, with Simone Delattre, Rouault, Jean Puiforcat, Chagall, Jean Lambert-Rucki, Louis Barillet
1952: Paris, Petit Plais
1950: Holy Year in Vézelay
Awards
1937: Aeroclub gold medal for aviation cuts and jewelery
1937: Decorative Arts Awards
1937: Diploma of Honor at the World's Fair
1938: Knight of the Legion of Honor.
- Creator:Jean Despres (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.86 in (22.5 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Metal,Plated
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Very good condition with very slight traces of age.
- Seller Location:Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2312344649702
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