JEAN DESPRÉS (18-1980)
Pair of candelabras, each with four lights, in silver-plated metal - most likely originally electrified.  Circular bases and half-sphere bobèches with hammered surfaces.  The cylindrical shafts are treated smooth and each adorned, on its base, with a large curb chain with flat links. The bobèches are received by small curbets with links. Smooth, moving light arms. Each candelabra topped with a faceted sphere resting on a flat-link bracelet. The perimeter of each base, the ends of the light arms and the bobèches are probably originally drilled to allow electrification. Each candelabra is presented with white opaline candle covers. One bulb cap is damaged and glued back to its base. Unsigned. Without covers: H. 20 cm - L. 33 cm - With covers: H. 39 cm - L. 33 cm
Live Friday 21 March 2025・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 91-1

JEAN DESPRÉS (18-1980) Pair of candelabras, each with four lights, in silver-plated metal - most likely originally electrified. Circular bases and half-sphere bobèches with hammered surfaces. The cylindrical shafts are treated smooth and each adorned, on its base, with a large curb chain with flat links. The bobèches are received by small curbets with links. Smooth, moving light arms. Each candelabra topped with a faceted sphere resting on a flat-link bracelet. The perimeter of each base, the ends of the light arms and the bobèches are probably originally drilled to allow electrification. Each candelabra is presented with white opaline candle covers. One bulb cap is damaged and glued back to its base. Unsigned. Without covers: H. 20 cm - L. 33 cm - With covers: H. 39 cm - L. 33 cm

Estimate
€4,000 - €6,000
Result
€7,800
Buyer's premium
30%
JEAN DESPRÉS (18-1980) Pair of candelabras, each with four lights, in silver-plated metal - most likely originally electrified. Circular bases and half-sphere bobèches with hammered surfaces. The cylindrical shafts are treated smooth and each adorned, on its base, with a large curb chain with flat links. The bobèches are received by small curbets with links. Smooth, moving light arms. Each candelabra topped with a faceted sphere resting on a flat-link bracelet. The perimeter of each base, the ends of the light arms and the bobèches are probably originally drilled to allow electrification. Each candelabra is presented with white opaline candle covers. One bulb cap is damaged and glued back to its base. Unsigned. Without covers: H. 20 cm - L. 33 cm - With covers: H. 39 cm - L. 33 cm
Sale Friday 21 March 2025・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris