"Maison Jansen (attributed To), Large “horse” Lamp, Nickel Silver (bronze) 1970"
Rare alpaca table lamp also called nickel silver (bronze and silver alloy which has the advantage of not yellowing) on a marble base (black Mazy) attributable to Maison Jansen in Paris (see perhaps Maison Charles in Paris...). The horse's head is imposing and of quality. Please note: 2 or 3 small chips on the base (see photos), delivered without lampshade. Packaging and delivery costs to be expected: Collection: Free. For Belgium: €25. For France: €40. For Europe: €60. For the rest of the world: €120. Biography of Maison Jansen in Paris: Maison Jansen is an interior design house located in Paris. It was founded in 1880 by the Dutchman Jean-Henri Jansen. Maison Jansen is considered the first global design firm to brand its name, offering its services in Europe, Latin America, North America and the Middle East. In the early 1940s, Maison Jansen established its own studios on 17,000 m2 on Rue Saint Sabin in Paris. Throughout its history, the firm employed the traditional European style of design but also followed European trends in design, including the Vienna Secession, Modernism and Art Deco, which were developed by the firm between 1920 and 1950. Under Boudin's leadership, Maison Jansen worked for the royal families of Belgium, Iran and Serbia as well as the White House under the administration of John F. Kennedy. Jansen decorated the yacht Chambel IV, now known as NorthWind II. Jansen worked for HM Elizabeth II, HM Edward VII, HM Edward VIII (who became Duke of Windsor after his abdication) and his wife Wallis Simpson, LLMM of Spain Alphonse XII and Alphonse XIII, the Court of Holland, the Palace of Laeken, Lady Baillie, Persepolis, Qatar, the Royal Palace of Belgrade, Coco Chanel...