Jean Puiforcat

silversmith and sculptor (1897-1945)

† 1945 · Artists · Sculptor in the permanent collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago; cross-wiki notability: 6 language Wikipedias

In the collections of

Metropolitan Museum of Art · Art Institute of Chicago

License & source

CC0 · Wikidata

Life

Jean Puiforcat was born on August 5, 1897 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris and died on October 20, 1945 in Paris, aged 48. Recorded occupations: goldsmith, sculptor, silversmith and designer. Country of citizenship: France. Associated movements: avant-garde and Art Deco.

At a glance

Born: August 5, 1897 · 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Died: October 20, 1945 · Paris
Age at death: 48
Citizenship: France
Occupations: goldsmith, sculptor, silversmith, designer
Movements: avant-garde, Art Deco
Wikipedia editions: 6 languages
Signature licence: CC0

About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q373280 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Jean Puiforcat on Wikipedia.

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