JEAN DESPRÉS (1889-1980) A rare and important modernist silver-plated centrepiece, a large oval bowl with a fully hammered surface resting on a recessed base. Engraved signature and hallmark. Height 8 cm - Length 51.5 cm - Width 29 cm A large centrepiece in hammered silver plated metal. Signed and hallmarked. 3 1/8 x 20 1/4 x 11 3/8 in. PROVENANCE : Jean Després boutique, 27 rue de la Trémoille, Paris Private collection, Paris