Bidspirit auction | A pair of Louis XVI
A pair of Louis XVI style marble top mahogany commodes signed Jansen C 1940 . - These signed Maison Jansen Marble top Commodes / Dressers are exceptional pieces of furniture. The matching pieces each with a shaped white beveled marble top resting on a case with two bronze framed drawers flanked by bronze framed sides with fluted corners, supported by circular tapering and fluted legs with with both bronze mounts and ending in bronze caps. Stamped ”JANSEN/INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA” and ”29608”. For the nearly identical model, see page 251 of ”Jansen Furniture”, James Archer Abbott.Maison Jansen was one of the world’s first international decorating firms based out of Paris and founded in 1880 by Jean-Henri Jansen. They specialized in mostly Louis XVI style furniture and then progressing and adapting to changes throughout the years until they transitioned into Deco and Mid Century modern in their final years. The firm closed its doors in 1989. This item is not located at our Philadelphia gallery and is available at zip code 27260 in North Carolina. Condition: Showrooms 2220 does not offer in-house shipping. Please refer to our recommended shippers list here: http://www.showrooms2220.com/shippers. All pickups are by appointment only and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our office at (267)534-4395 or emailing info@showrooms2220.com Auction Terms & Conditions: Auction purchases are wholesale and sold ”as is, ” with no returns based on condition. Most items are high-end antiques or vintage to modern pieces, which may show signs of use or age. Showrooms 2220 acts as an agent, and buyers are responsible for determining the condition of lots before bidding. We recommend inspecting items in person during our open-house preview days. Written condition reports are available upon request at info@showrooms2220.com. If you are unable to view an item in person, please request a condition report or additional photographs before bidding to assess the item’s condition, size, and any other relevant details. Condition reports are expert opinions and not guaranteed facts. The absence of a report does not imply the absence of condition issues. Inquiries made less than 24 hours before the auction may not receive a response.