Lot Essay
The tapissier-decorateur J.-H. Jansen, who established his rue Royale workshops in 1885, was a medal-winner at the 1889 Paris Exhibition.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A pair of French giltwood stools
BY JANSEN, IN THE LOUIS XVI STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Details
A pair of French giltwood stools
By Jansen, in the Louis XVI style, Late 19th Century
Each of square shape, upholstered in crimson ground Aubusson floral tapestry, on circular fluted tapering legs, the underside of one with paper label and pencil inscription Rasmussey, both stamped JANSEN
22½in. (52cm.) square; 15in. (38cm.) high (2)
By Jansen, in the Louis XVI style, Late 19th Century
Each of square shape, upholstered in crimson ground Aubusson floral tapestry, on circular fluted tapering legs, the underside of one with paper label and pencil inscription Rasmussey, both stamped JANSEN
22½in. (52cm.) square; 15in. (38cm.) high (2)
Provenance
Sold in these rooms 2 March 1995, lot 37.