Zwiener-Jansen Successeur 1885-1928
After Charles Topino 1742-1803
A late 19th century, French, Transitional tulipwood side table of the finest quality, after a model by Topino. Of oval form, the marquetry inlaid top with pierced gilt metal gallery, above a single oak lined drawer, each frieze inlaid with garlands. The four elongated cabriole legs, headed by finely chased and gilded bearded satyrs, above a narrow leafy inlaid panel and ending in gilt sabots. The lower tier and top inlaid with scrolling carnation flowers. The mask mounts with incised ‘ZJ’ from the master moulds.
Height 28″ (71cm)
Width 17″ (43cm)
Depth 14 1/4″ (36cm)
French
Circa 1900