JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) Modernist silver pendant and chain. The pendant is decorated with applications of free-form motifs and barrettes on a hammered background on one side. Signed J. DESPRÉS at the point on the back of the pendant and bearing the Master Goldsmith and guarantee hallmarks on the ring and pendant. Weight : 90 g Provenance : - Former Avallon Collection of Mr. & Mrs. X., acquired by them directly from the artist. - Sale Arts Décoratifs et Sculptures du XXe siècle - Ader maison de ventes, Hôtel Drouot, December 2, 2016. Work presented under number 94 in the catalog. - Private collection. Work acquired at the previous auction.