Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
A solid silver centerpiece placed on glass rings, round in shape. Its body, plain and slightly flared, is encircled by a double thread at the neck. It rests on a round base composed of a bead and a stepped ogee over three centimeters. The base is punctually decorated with water green glass rings.
Dimensions: Diameter 22 cm – Height 14.5 cm
Materials: 1st title 925/°°° silver and glass ring.
Weight: 2,384 grams
Hallmark: MINERVE
Period: 20th century modernist
Goldsmith in all letters: JEAN E. PUIFORCAT
Origin: France/Paris
PROVENANCE: Belgian family acquired since always until the sale to my gallery.
Bibliography: Jean E. Puiforcat, a prominent French goldsmith of the Art Deco movement, participated in the 1937 Universal Exhibition in Paris, officially titled “International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques Applied to Modern Life”. This exhibition was held from May 25 to November 25, 1937.
Identical piece reproduced in the book by JEAN PUIFORCAT by Françoise de Bonneville – Editions du Regard – Page 215
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
