Gabriel Viardot (Attributed) A French Chinoiserie gilt-bronze mounted carved mahogany, ivory and lacquered side cabinet Paris, late 19th century

fitted with two frieze drawers, the double door cabinet opening to one shelf

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. Losses to the red lacquer of the lanterns in the right hand side door décor. The red lacquer was meant to be depicting flamed torches. Please note that this cabinet originally had an upper structure, one can notice three filled circular holes to top.
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Although apparently unsigned, many decorative elements are consistent with Gabriel Viardot manufacture. The carved side panels with Iris flowers, the carved ivory inlaid decoration and finally, the exact same design of the gilt-bronze mounts found on signed Viardot cabinets, reinforce our attibution.