A gilt bronze-mounted bedside cabinet, Zwiener

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• Lot Description
  Last quarter 19th century, Paris, stamped to top of carcass ''Mon. Zwiener'' for Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (fl. circa 1875-1900 German/French), and ''Jansen Suc.r'' for Paris retailer Maison Jansen (1880-1989), door plate signed ''Brevete Paris'' and ''V.F. Paris'' with crossed keys symbol, of mahogany over oak secondary wood, the inset eared rectangular grey marble top over a palmette-decorated frieze drawer above a hinged door with maidens playing horns within the spandrels of an arch, opening to a marble-lined cupboard over an open shelf, raised overall on ribbon-tied fasces-form tapering legs terminating in foliate paw feet, 30.25'' H x 19'' W x 15.5'' D, est: $4000/6000 Note: Born in Silesia in 1849, Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener was one of the foremost cabinetmakers of the late 19th century, noted for his luxe works exhibiting the highest standard of craftsmanship, including the use of fine ormolu mounts. He employed as his sculptor Leon Message, who would also work with Francois Linke when Linke took over Zwiener's workshop in 1895 (it is thought that Linke may have worked under Zwiener when he first arrived in Paris in 1875). Zwiener's pieces were acquired by leading collectors of the 19th century, including Ludwig II, who commissioned a desk from him. Zwiener won the gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889 and exhibited works at the German Pavilion at the 1900 Exposition Universelle. In 1898 he received a large commission from the King of Prussia and was summoned to Berlin, where he continued to work after giving up his Paris workshop. Throughout over 100 years of business, Paris retailer Maison Jansen provided furnishings to houses of royalty, aristocracy and other notable clients around the world, including the White House during the Kennedy administration. Provenance: Private Collection, Laguna Beach, CA

  Condition

  Overall good condition, with general scattered scratches and wear commensurate with age. Scattered nicks and scratches to marble top, including an approximately .25'' x .5'' shallow chip to one edge. Scattered spots of verdigris to gilt-bronze mounts. Lacking one marble panel to side of cabinet interior; opposite marble panel currently detached.
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