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French Japonisme style hardwood display cabinet

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Japonisme style hardwood display cabinet
French, late 19th Century
Height 168cm, width 65cm, depth 34cm

This superb display cabinet is designed in the Japonisme style, inspired by the work of nineteenth century French cabinet maker Gabriel Viardot. Supported on four cabriole legs, the cabinet is roughly divided into three tiers. The lower tier, an open compartment, features a shelf with carved detailing, as well as gilt bronze mounts to the shoulders of the legs. Topping the lower tier is a second storage space, the right side of which is open, and the left closed behind a lockable door. The right side features a shelf and decorative openwork designs.

The top level is composed of a lockable arched glass display cabinet with two shelves, and features a shaped roof which rises upwards at either end and is centred by a carved wooden sculpture of a dragon. The left-hand side has shelving and further decorative openwork designs, and features geometrical carved motifs and gilt bronze mounts.

Artist/maker: (style of) Gabriel Viardot (French, 1830-1906)

More Information

In the Style of:	Gabriel Viardot
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Glass, hardwood.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	7967
Incollect Reference #:	517593

Dimensions

W.	25.59 in;	H.	66.14 in;	D.	13.39 in;
W.	65 cm;	H.	168 cm;	D.	34 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.