Small Asian Cabinet, Attributed To Viardot - 2nd Part Of The Nineteenth

Small Asian Cabinet, in solid light walnut, attributed to Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906). A French wood carver and student of Jeanselme, Viardot is renowned and renowned for his avant-garde work in the production of Asian furniture. This piece of furniture, made up of niches, opens with a drawer in a strip, slightly shaped and with a knockout, with chiseled patterns on the front and on the returns. This drawer has a gilt bronze elephant head handle. The top, whose extremities are reversed in the pagoda style, presents a removable altar with ornamental bronze representing a dragon. The central part has a door mounted on brass knobs with original functional lock. This door, with a molded frame, is dark with a recessed panel inlaid with bone and mother-of-pearl motifs representing a stork in a plant environment. The interior offers a shelf on cleats. The uprights are rounded and projecting. This set rests on a protruding plinth, also rounded, delicately sculpted, adorned with the head of a chimera. At the corners, the feet are rounded and set back inwards. This very decorative cabinet will bring character to your decoration. ******** Period: 2nd part of the 19th century Excellent condition. Waxed finish. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/meubles-de-decoration/petit-cabinet-asiatique-attribute-a-viardeau-2eme-partie-du-xixe Delivery , in France and in Europe possible, by our partner specialized in the transport of antiques and works of art. Dimensions: Width: 74 cm Depth: 41 cm Height: 170 cm Ref: 798U