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Jean Despres

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Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
By Jean Despres
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
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...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Jean Despres

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Metal

Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
Jean Despres Champagne Bucket, 1950
$12,000
H 8.86 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Signed Jean Després Art Deco Bronze Hammered Silver Plated Bottle Bucket
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
Hammered Bronze Silver Plated Wine Bottle Bucket signed underneath by Jean Despres. Style Art Deco . Elegant and precious design by the well knowned crea...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jean Despres

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Bronze

Jean Després Pair of Silvered Metal Candle Holders
By Jean Despres
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of silver plated candlesticks designed by Jean Despres, France, 1960s. Round hammered base with a cylindrical stem, bottom decorated with a thick chain gourmet, three hammered s...
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Mid-20th Century French Jean Despres

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Silver Plate

Jean Després Pair of Silvered Metal Candle Holders
Jean Després Pair of Silvered Metal Candle Holders
$5,719 / set
H 7.68 in W 9.65 in D 4.73 in
Jean Despres French Silver Plate Metal Bowl
By Jean Despres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean Despres important French designer, known for original jewelry designs, champagne buckets, cocktail shakers, and many fine objects of art. This spectacular bowl may be one-off, w...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jean Despres

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Silver Plate

Signed Jean Després Hammered Midcentury Bronze Silver Plated Bottle Bucket
By Jean Despres
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury Refined design signed underneath Jean Despres 1950 for this wine bottle Bucket in hammered silver plated bronze . A great chain design around ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jean Despres

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Silver Plate

Salt and Pepper Pots with Spoons
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated metal with a base encompassed by three rows of Depres’s bead motif. Signed on the underside.
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1950s French Vintage Jean Despres

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Metal, Silver

Salt and Pepper Pots with Spoons
Salt and Pepper Pots with Spoons
$1,700 / set
H 1 in Dm 1.5 in
Pitcher
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge silver plated pitcher in a hammered finish with Despres’ Signature chain motif around the base and a wooden handle.   
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1950s French Vintage Jean Despres

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Silver, Silver Plate

Pitcher
Pitcher
$7,500
H 9 in Dm 8 in
Jean Despres silver-plated Art Deco centerpiece
By Jean Despres
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jean Despres Silver-Tone Art Deco Centerpiece This Art Deco centerpiece by Jean Despres features a distinctive design with a rounded bowl shape and a cylindrical base. The bowl is ma...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jean Despres

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Metal

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Jean Despres Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$3,230Sheffield and Silverplate, BarwareMetal20th Century
2025$7,000Cocktail Rings, More RingsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Onyxc. 1930 - 1950
2025$1,532Decorative Dishes and Vide-PocheSilver1950
2024$3,999Cuff BraceletsSilver1960
$3,977
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,532-$7,000
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Jean Despres furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jean Despres furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jean Despres furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gallia, ROBJ, and Jean Puiforcat. Prices for Jean Despres furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,700 and can go as high as $7,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,900.

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