Jean Despres Cancer Zodiac Silver Pendant Medal, Hammered Silver, Cancer Astrological Pendant
Artist: Jean Després
Cancer Jean Després Pendant in silver. Round pendant representing the Cancer zodiac sign in polished silver, on a hammered silver background, typical of Jean Després' work. The motif evokes crab claws, rendered in a schematic and minimalist style. Modernist pendant from the 1960s, signed Jean Després, France.
Crab hallmark, Després master hallmark, DESPRES signature with a point on the reverse of the pendant.
Height (including bail): 4.3 cm - Width: 3 cm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 16.59 gr
Jean Després (1889-1980), a goldsmith from Avallon, is a major figure of Art Deco in France. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he drew inspiration from his experience as a mechanic during the First World War, adopting industrial and geometric forms. His creations, often in silver and featuring a distinctive hammered finish, stand out for their modernity and refined style. Based in Avallon, he became a leading figure in artist-designed jewelry, transforming goldsmithing into modern art and attracting the attention of collectors worldwide.
Crab hallmark, Després master hallmark, DESPRES signature with a point on the reverse of the pendant.
Height (including bail): 4.3 cm - Width: 3 cm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 16.59 gr
Jean Després (1889-1980), a goldsmith from Avallon, is a major figure of Art Deco in France. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he drew inspiration from his experience as a mechanic during the First World War, adopting industrial and geometric forms. His creations, often in silver and featuring a distinctive hammered finish, stand out for their modernity and refined style. Based in Avallon, he became a leading figure in artist-designed jewelry, transforming goldsmithing into modern art and attracting the attention of collectors worldwide.
1 350 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1653998
Availability: In stock
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