Clarice Cliff, Art Deco & Design - 20 Mar 2024
Jean Després (1889-1980)
Jean Després (1889-1980)
an impressive pair of Modernist silver plated candelabra, square base supporting square section column with raised ball motif, hammered finish, with four scrolling arms with hammered dish sconce, and a central sconce,
etched J Després,
32cm. high (2)
Provenance
Jean David Botella
PAD London
Private collection.
Literature
Melissa Gabardi Jean Després Jeweler, Maker and Designer of the Machine Age, Thames & Hudson, page 149 for a comparable pair of silvered metal candelabra circa 1960 with rope decoration.