Brutalist bronze desk set signed P. Desprez, France, 4 pieces

  

Brutalist bronze desk set signed P. Rare desk set composed of four elements in gilded bronze and silvered bronze, entirely handmade and signed P. Each piece is individually dated and bears the signature on the reverse, indicating a made-to-order piece and highly skilled craftsmanship.

The set has a distinctly Brutalist and modernist aesthetic, with remarkable bronze workmanship: geometric decoration, circular motifs, sculpted reliefs, and architectural volumes. Discreet signs of use consistent with age. Gilded bronze and silvered bronze. French work from the mid-20th century.