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Early 20th century French silver by Jean Emile Puiforcat

Jean-Emile Puiforcat (1897-1945) was a French silversmith, sculptor, and designer who is considered one of the most important Art Deco silversmiths. His father, Louis-Victor Puiforcat, was a prominent silversmith, and his grandfather, Emile Puiforcat, had founded the family's silverware business in 1820. Jean-Emile Puiforcat was born in Paris in 1897 and began his apprenticeship as a silversmith at the age of 14. After completing his apprenticeship, he worked for several other silversmiths before opening his own workshop in 1921.

Puiforcat's work was characterized by its clean lines, simple forms, and use of geometric shapes. He was also known for his use of innovative materials, such as platinum and stainless steel. Puiforcat's designs were highly influential, and his work is still highly sought-after today. Some of Puiforcat's most famous pieces include the Épigramme tea service, the Étoiles fruit bowl, and the Émeraude more... vase. These pieces are all characterized by their simplicity, elegance, and use of geometric shapes. Puiforcat's work was also highly influential on other designers, such as René Lalique and Jean Dunand.

Puiforcat was a member of the Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM), a group of French artists and designers who were dedicated to creating modern and innovative design. The UAM was highly influential in the development of Art Deco style. Puiforcat's work was exhibited at many major exhibitions throughout his career, including the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925. His work is also included in the collections of many major museums, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Louvre Museum in Paris.

In addition to his work as a silversmith, Puiforcat was also a sculptor and designer. He created a number of sculptures in bronze and stone, as well as a variety of other objects, such as lamps and clocks. Puiforcat's work was always characterized by its simplicity, elegance, and use of geometric shapes.

Puiforcat died in Paris in 1945 at the age of 48. His work continues to be admired for its beauty, simplicity, and innovation. less...

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A fine French .950 silver three-piece Art Deco coffee service,…
Art Deco French Silver Coffee Service with Ebony Handles

A fine French .950 silver three-piece Art Deco coffee service, Minerva 1 mark, maker's mark illegible in the manner of Puiforcat, comprising a coffee pot, a two handled lidded sugar bowl and a cream jug, circular with ribbed sides and mounted ebony wood ha

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A lovely pair of French .950 silver salts and matching spoons,…
French Silver Salts and Spoons Set, 1890

A lovely pair of French .950 silver salts and matching spoons, minerva 1 standard, mark of Emile Puiforcat (Paris), circa 1890., the .950 silver salts, each with a foliate repousse decoration and original clear glass liners and two matching spoons, purity

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A set of French silver diner forks and spoons for twelve, the .…
French Silver Dining Set for 12 by Puiforcat

A set of French silver diner forks and spoons for twelve, the .950 silver set, with Minerva 1 standard and maker's mark for Emile Puiforcat (1857-1897), comprising twelve forks and twelve spoons, in a velvet lined presentation case. Total weight 1989g, len

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A French silver coffee pot, later 19th century, with Minerva 1…
Emile Puiforcat French Silver Coffee Pot

A French silver coffee pot, later 19th century, with Minerva 1 standard, maker's mark for Emile Puiforcat, a finely worked baluster coffee pot of rococo inspiration, with a finely cast bursting fruit finial, shell forms to the lid and neck, the spout and s

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A French silver creamer, later 19th century, with Minerva 1…
Emile Puiforcat French Silver Creamer

A French silver creamer, later 19th century, with Minerva 1 standard, maker's mark for Emile Puiforcat, the baluster creamer of rococo design having a vegetal scroll handle, shell motifs below the thread edged rim and spout and raised on four rocaille feet

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A charming French silver trinket bowl by Emile Puiforcat, circa…
Emile Puiforcat Silver Trinket Bowl, 1900

A charming French silver trinket bowl by Emile Puiforcat, circa 1900 of fluted design, with 1st standard Minerva mark, also stamped 'Puiforcat Paris', diameter 4.33 in., weight 91gms.

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A fine French silver gilt beaker by Emile Puiforcat, Paris…
French Silver Gilt Beaker by Emile Puiforcat, Paris 1900

A fine French silver gilt beaker by Emile Puiforcat, Paris circa 1900 with bands of finely engraved decoration and gadrooned foot, 5.51 in. high, 4.72 in. diameter, 505 grams

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A fine French Art Nouveau. 950 silver salt cellar boxed set,…
Art Nouveau Silver Salt Set by Emile Puiforcat

A fine French Art Nouveau. 950 silver salt cellar boxed set, late 19th century, with maker's mark for Emile Puiforcat, comprising four lozenge bombe pots of waisted form and with conforming foot rims, finely decorated with sinuous trailing wild reeds and s

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A boxed French.950 silver Christening set with Noble crest,…
French Silver Christening Set with Noble Crest

A boxed French.950 silver Christening set with Noble crest, circa 1900, Minerva 1 silver standard and maker's marks for Emile Puiforcat, comprising a beaker and a thread and shell decorated spoon and fork, each piece with the engraved heraldic mark of a co

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A pair of.950 silver salts with spoons. Early 20th century,…
Emile Puiforcat Silver Salts with Spoons

A pair of.950 silver salts with spoons. Early 20th century, France, with Minerva 1 fineness mark and maker's marks for Emile Puiforcat. The oval footed salts with waisted bases, slightly lobed bodies, and gadrooned to the rims, with clear glass liners and

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A French.950 silver soup ladle, circa 1880s, with maker's mark…
E. Puiforcat French Silver Soup Ladle, 1880s

A French.950 silver soup ladle, circa 1880s, with maker's mark for E. Puiforcat, of typical form with the stem and finial decorated to both sides in a thread and shell design, hallmarked to the bowl, silver weight 225gr, length 12.20 in.

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Jean Emile Puiforcat 1897-1945, large French silver box, Paris,…
Puiforcat French Silver Box with Lapis Lazuli Knop

Jean Emile Puiforcat 1897-1945, large French silver box, Paris, circa 1925, the cover with lapis lazuli knop raised from stepped and ribbed mount, the cover and base cast in relief with raised bands, stepped rim and base, struck French hall mark, makers ma

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