Lot 369
A Fine Japonesque Incised Walnut and Fruitwood Library Table, c. 1890 Paris, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, the top with wide incised banding and draw leaves at each side, the apron having two drawers, with Oriental inspired incised carving overall, each corner with pierced carved brackets supporting the claw footed legs, height 29. 5in., width 88in. open, 46in. closed, depth 28in. E3000-5000 Note: Viardot's designs combine "chinois et japonais" motifs with "fantasie" elements as can been seen in the sophisticated incised decoration and leg treatment in this example A discussion of Viardot's work can be found in David Hanks, The Virginia Carroll Crawford Collection, High Museum of Art and The Victoria and Albert Museum, Art and Design in Europe and America 1800-1900.
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