DESK. WOOD (PALO SANTO AND OTHERS), METAL. JEANSELME FILS GODIN ET CIE, PARIS, FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY.
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Reference: ZF0465
Bureau or desk. Rosewood, wood, metal. Jeanselme Fils Godin et Cie, Paris, France, 19th century. Stamped (with signature). Sample desk covered perhaps designed to go near a wall that has two drawers on top and three under the sample (the left ones are two; the right one is one with a lockable compartment, although in external appearance it seems two to balance the composition of the furniture). When opening the lid, a writing space with some compartments towards the back of the furniture is revealed. On the outside, it has a delicate marquetry work in which the rosewood stands out, and some carvings focused only on certain areas (top trim, drawers, slightly cabriolet-shaped legs, etc.) to enhance the elegance of the furniture and the quality of the wood used in its finish. The cabinetmaker's signature can be seen in areas that are not easily visible: "JEANSELME FILS GODIN ET CIE / EBENISTERIE, SIEGES ET TAPISSERIE / RUE DU HARLAY 7 & 9, AU MARAIS". Although this brand is part of the prominent Jeanselme family (fl. 1824-1930), this particular brand was used in furniture between 1863 and 1871 according to some experts, after having been founded by Charles-Joseph-Marie Jeanselme in Paris in 1824 (Auguste Godin took over the management of the same in 1871; after his retirement, the firm was known as A. Godin et Cie until 1883; upon Godin's death, the business continued with the founder's son, Charles-Henri Jeanselme under the name Ch. Jeanselme et Cie until 1930). By the mid-19th century, the Jeanselme firm was one of the most renowned in Paris. Thus, it is possible to find important examples associated with this name in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, in prominent residences and private collections, etc.
· Size: 125x55x132 cms.
3.000 €
