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Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot
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A wonderfully stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved classical decoration, an inset leather top, eleven drawers to one side, each with brass turtle handles, the reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs.
Attributed to;
Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century. He started his career as a wood sculptor in 1849, when he sent some naturalistic décor furniture pieces to the horticultural exposition.
- Attributed to:Gabriel Viardot (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 53.15 in (135 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Brighton, GB
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