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Extraordinary Signed Zwiener Ormolu Mounted Lady's Secretary

$48,000
£35,925.43
€41,599.40
CA$66,712.16
A$75,140.43
CHF 38,912.53
MX$912,550.75
NOK 494,279.11
SEK 468,865.44
DKK 310,388.77
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About the Item

Extraordinary Ormolu mounted marquetry kingwood lady's desk, signed Swiener, also dated 1902 and bearing an initial of the persons that it was made for (see attached photo). Meticulous attention has been given to every details. Jean-Henri Jansen (1854-1928) founded the famous interior decoration firm of Maison Jansen in 1880. Manufacturing revival and Nouveau furniture he became Fournisseur de la Cour d’Espagne and was awarded a Silver Medal at both the 1883 Amsterdam Exhibition and the Paris 1889 Exposition Universelle. The firm relocated to 9, rue Royale, Paris, in 1885 around which time it Incorporated the established firm of Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, renaming it Zwiener Jansen Successeur and adopting the practice In great condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Cypress, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1970321075952

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