Jean Despres Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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...

Signed J Despres and dated 1966 on the bottom. A unique and rare piece in very good condition. 5″ high x 8″ wide x 4″ deep Jean Després was a French jewelry maker and designer bes...

Jean Despres Silver-Plated Metal Ice Bucket This silver-plated metal ice bucket, attributed to designer Jean Després, features a simple truncated cone shape and a smooth surface with...

Modernist Art Deco Table Centerpiece made in hammered silver plated Jean Despres made in 1940s. Engraved signature.  Perfect condition. Ex...

A superb large silver plated Champagne bucket/wine cooler of excellent quality with maker's mark for the French 'Art Moderne' designer Jean Després, featuring his signature 'Gourmett...

Hammered Bronze Silver Plated Wine Bottle Bucket signed underneath by Jean Despres. Style Art Deco . Elegant and precious design by the well knowned crea...

Decorative Aperitif Pan by Jean Després, France, ca. 1950. French Art Deco decorative pan by Jean Després, France, circa 1950. Crafted in silver-plated metal, this elegant piece fea...

Midcentury Refined design signed underneath Jean Despres 1950 for this wine bottle Bucket in hammered silver plated bronze . A great chain design around ...

Jean Despres (1889-1980) Covered urn and a jug treated in the Ottoman style. Silver metal proofs, the surface fully hammered except for the handles and the spout, circa 1930 Each pie...

Silver-plated decorative plate by Jean Despres This circular decorative plate or tray is made of silver-plated metal with a design combining contrasting textures, characteristic of t...

An elegant wine cooler by Parisian designer Jean Després (1889-1980). One of the most innovative jewellery and silver artist active in France during the first half of the 20th centur...