Lot 88 D α

A French hammered silver relief brooch inspired by Cubism.

Auction 1264 - overview Cologne
15.05.2025, 14:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 2.500 € - 3.000 €

A French hammered silver relief brooch inspired by Cubism.

High openwork rectangular design with wavy long side, light martelé and relief overlays. Hallmarks: Parisian Petite Guarantee for 800 silver fineness, "tête de sanglier" used since 1838 (Tardy, 199), maker's mark "JD." Engraved signature "J. Després." 5.0 x 2.0 cm. Weight 17.05 g.
Jean Després, Paris, early 1930s.