JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) Rare modernist brooch in silver plated metal. The circular plate with two indentations and entirely hammered surface receives, in its center, a fluted half-cylinder, evoking the corrugated sheet, framed by two rows of four large spheres treated smooth. Alterations to the silvering. Signed J. DESPRÉS at the tip and bears the hallmarks of Master Goldsmith and guarantee on the reverse. L. 6,8 cm Provenance : - Former Collection M. & Mme F. (Thizy near Avallon - France), work acquired by them directly from the artist. - Decorative arts and sculptures of the 20th century - Sale Ader-Nordmann-Dominique, Hôtel Drouot, June 2, 2017. Work presented under number 92 of the catalog. - European private collection.