Description
Jean Després silver sagittarius pendant. Modern pendant by silversmith Jean Després featuring the zodiac sign Sagittarius in polished silver, on a hammered silver base. The oval-link chain is original, also hallmarked Jean Després. Modernist jewelry from the 1960’s, France. Goldsmith’s hallmark on the chain, on the pendant, crab hallmark, signature at the point on the back of the pendant.
Chain length: 61.5 cm
Mesh width: 4 mm
Pendant height: 38 mm
Pendant width: 28 mm
Condition: scratches from use, spring ring changed.
Weight: 27.67 gr
Crédits photographiques : Ines Tano
Learn more: Jean Després (1889–1980), a silversmith from Avallon, is a major figure in Art Deco in France. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he drew inspiration from his experience as a mechanic during World War I, embracing industrial and geometric forms. His creations, often made of silver with distinctive hammering, stand out for their modernity and clean style. Based in Avallon, he became a leading name in artist jewelry, transforming silversmithing into modern art and attracting the attention of collectors worldwide.
