Jean Puiforcat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 August 1897 |
| Died | 20 October 1945 (aged 48) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | The "most important French Art Deco silversmith." |
| Style | Art Deco |
Jean Elysée Puiforcat (pronounced pwee-for-KAH) (5 August 1897 – 20 October 1945) was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer.[1][2] Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia calls Puiforcat the "most important French Art Deco silversmith."[3]
- ^ Gordon Campbell (9 November 2006). The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts: Two-volume Set. Oxford University Press. p. 240. ISBN 978-0-19-518948-3. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ "Jean Puiforcat". Olympedia. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Beazley, Mitchell (2003). Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia. London: Credo Reference. Retrieved 3 October 2012. (subscription required)