Jean DESPRES (1889 - 1980) Rectangular silver-plated metal t - Lot 37

Jean DESPRES (1889 - 1980) Rectangular silver-plated metal tray, the bottom with hammered decoration. Lateral decoration punctuated with double-row flat chain motifs. Hand-engraved signature on reverse. 19 x 47.5 cm (Some scratches from use) Note: This rectangular silver-plated tray, signed in point on the reverse, perfectly illustrates the characteristic style of Jean Després, master of modern silversmithing. The hammered base and side motifs adorned with a flat double-rank chain reflect his approach combining functional elegance and modernity. Influenced by the Art Deco and modern movements, Després is known for his refined creations and meticulous finishes, where the decoration is subtly integrated into the form. This piece testifies to the excellence of his craftsmanship and his pioneering role in the renewal of twentieth-century goldsmithing.