PAIR OF FRENCH JEANSELME CARVED GILTWOOD CHAIRS
c. 1840, signed JEANSELME (Joseph-Pierre-Francois Jeanselme, 1824-1860) on bottom of front seatrail, with satin upholstered back and seat and paw feet
38"h; seat rail, 15.5"h; 18.5"w
The Jeanselme firm was founded in France in 1834. Within 10 years it has acquired the renowned furniture firm of Jacob-Desmalter. By mid century, Jeanselme had become one of the most important cabinetmakers in Paris, and was Furnisher to the Crown under Louis-Philippe. The firm continued until 1930.
Realized: $2,200 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 175 : PAIR OF FRENCH JEANSELME CARVED GILTWOOD CHAIRS
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