Jean Puiforcat

Jean Puiforcat (1897–1945) was a French goldsmith, sculptor and silversmith.

Also recorded as Jean Elisée Puiforcat; Jean Puiforcat- Tabouret; Jean Elisee Puiforcat.

Jean Puiforcat in brief

Born
1897
Died
1945
Known for
goldsmith, sculptor, silversmith and designer
Place of birth
3rd arrondissement of Paris
Contents

Overview

Born at 3rd arrondissement of Paris in 1897, died at Paris in 1945.

In detail

training under Louis Aimé Lejeune is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

The authority associates the name with avant-garde and Art Deco.

Employment is recorded with Puiforcat.

Work by Jean Puiforcat is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria and Victoria and Albert Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jean Puiforcat”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q373280: Jean Puiforcat

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Elsewhere in Silver

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