
Description
Charming and highly decorative giclée print on canvas after "A Marmoset Taking Sweets on a Painted Commode" by French artist Louis Tessier. The scene captures a mischievous marmoset monkey pausing mid-indulgence atop an elegant painted commode, surrounded by porcelain teacups, a glass vase with a rose, and a mantel clock"”an exquisite blend of refined French still life and playful animal subject matter.
The composition draws from the 18th-century European tradition of cabinet paintings and singerie-inspired interiors, combining ornamental furniture, florals, and wit. Tessier's work is celebrated for this balance of elegance and narrative charm.
The canvas is professionally mounted and presented in a substantial painted wood frame with an integrated diagonal lattice surround. The creamy, off-white finish adds architectural depth and gives the piece a Palm Beach–meets–French Chinoiserie salon aesthetic.
Details:
Artist: Louis Tessier (after)
Title: A Marmoset Taking Sweets on a Painted Commode
Medium: Giclée print on canvas
Framed dimensions: 39" W x 33" H
Frame: Painted wood with lattice surround and inner molding
Ready to hang
Style & Placement:
Well suited to Palm Beach Regency, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial, English Country, French Provincial, or Traditional Eclectic interiors. A perfect choice for a powder room, library, dressing room, or over a console where a sense of humor and sophistication are equally appreciated.
In the spirit of:
Maison Jansen, Tony Duquette, Piero Fornasetti, John Derian, de Gournay, and classic French singerie and cabinet paintings.
A delightful and conversation-starting decorative artwork that brings levity, color, and European charm to an interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent decorative condition; minimal wear consistent with display only
Dimensions:
Height: 33 in.
Width: 39 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas, Giclée, Wood
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $66.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Jacksonville, FL, FL
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
The composition draws from the 18th-century European tradition of cabinet paintings and singerie-inspired interiors, combining ornamental furniture, florals, and wit. Tessier's work is celebrated for this balance of elegance and narrative charm.
The canvas is professionally mounted and presented in a substantial painted wood frame with an integrated diagonal lattice surround. The creamy, off-white finish adds architectural depth and gives the piece a Palm Beach–meets–French Chinoiserie salon aesthetic.
Details:
Artist: Louis Tessier (after)
Title: A Marmoset Taking Sweets on a Painted Commode
Medium: Giclée print on canvas
Framed dimensions: 39" W x 33" H
Frame: Painted wood with lattice surround and inner molding
Ready to hang
Style & Placement:
Well suited to Palm Beach Regency, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial, English Country, French Provincial, or Traditional Eclectic interiors. A perfect choice for a powder room, library, dressing room, or over a console where a sense of humor and sophistication are equally appreciated.
In the spirit of:
Maison Jansen, Tony Duquette, Piero Fornasetti, John Derian, de Gournay, and classic French singerie and cabinet paintings.
A delightful and conversation-starting decorative artwork that brings levity, color, and European charm to an interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent decorative condition; minimal wear consistent with display only
Dimensions:
Height: 33 in.
Width: 39 in.
Depth: 1.5 in.
Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: United States
Materials: Canvas, Giclée, Wood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent decorative condition; minimal wear consistent with display only
Buyer's Premium
20%
1980s Louis Tessier, a Marmoset Monkey Taking Sweets on a Painted Commode Giclée Reproduction
Estimate $460-$1,140
Starting Price
$460
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