JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) 
Rare pair of three-light candelabra in silver-plated metal with a largely hammered surface. 
The cylindrical shafts, adorned with a thick curb chain with applied flat links, each rest on a hammered circular base. 
The scrolled light arms are fitted with hammered semi-spherical wicks, each resting on a discreet rotating curb chain. 
Each candelabra is signed J. DESPRÉS under the base and bears the Master Goldsmith hallmark twice around the base. 
H. 22 cm - L. 31.5 cm 

Provenance :
Private collection.

Please note: 
The period photograph of an identical candelabra model, taken in Jean Després' gallery in Avallon, will be given to the purchaser.
Live Tuesday 23 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 97

JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) Rare pair of three-light candelabra in silver-plated metal with a largely hammered surface. The cylindrical shafts, adorned with a thick curb chain with applied flat links, each rest on a hammered circular base. The scrolled light arms are fitted with hammered semi-spherical wicks, each resting on a discreet rotating curb chain. Each candelabra is signed J. DESPRÉS under the base and bears the Master Goldsmith hallmark twice around the base. H. 22 cm - L. 31.5 cm Provenance : Private collection. Please note: The period photograph of an identical candelabra model, taken in Jean Després' gallery in Avallon, will be given to the purchaser.

Estimate
€4,000 - €6,000
Result
€5,200
Buyer's premium
30%
JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) Rare pair of three-light candelabra in silver-plated metal with a largely hammered surface. The cylindrical shafts, adorned with a thick curb chain with applied flat links, each rest on a hammered circular base. The scrolled light arms are fitted with hammered semi-spherical wicks, each resting on a discreet rotating curb chain. Each candelabra is signed J. DESPRÉS under the base and bears the Master Goldsmith hallmark twice around the base. H. 22 cm - L. 31.5 cm Provenance : Private collection. Please note: The period photograph of an identical candelabra model, taken in Jean Després' gallery in Avallon, will be given to the purchaser.
Sale Tuesday 23 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris