Rare Neo-Pompeian Salon Suite Attributed to J-P Mazaroz, France, Circa 1860

Important pair of armchairs attributed to H.A. Fourdinois, with a flat back in “chapeau de gendarme” centered with a carved and foliated cartouche, joining padded scroll armrests car...

Display sideboard : height : 285 cm (112 in.) ; width : 215 cm (84,6 in) ; depth : 70 cm (27,5 in.) Table (without extension) : height : 76 cm (29,9 in.) ; width : 170 cm (66,9 in.) ; depth : 120 cm (47,2 in.) / Extensions (x 2) : width : 45 cm (17,7 in.) ; depth : 120 cm (47,2 in.) Dresser : height : 180 cm (70,8 in.) ; width : 215 cm (84,6 in.) ; Depth : 65 cm (25,6 in.) Chairs : height : 114 cm (44,8 in.) ; width : 48 cm (18,9 in.) ; depth : 45 cm (17,7 in.) Woodwork attributed to Maison Meynard (1808-1889), Meynard Fils; ormolu mounting by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) from drawing by Louis-Constant Sévin...

These armchairs made of tinted wood are to be linked to another pair of armchairs executed by Gabriel Viardot, and now exhibited at the Decorative Arts Museum in Paris (Inv. 2006.105.1.2). They present a similar asymmetric design and an equal carving quality including the winding dragon on the back. (see picture attached) Gabriel Viardot career began as a wood carver and he produced small furniture, sculpturally carved with naturalistic motifs and animals. In the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris, his finely sculpted objects were well received. However, with the increasing importation of similarly produced Swiss and German articles, he found less opportunity for these and decided to innovate. G. Viardot succeeded to his father’s business in 1861 installed rue Rambuteau in Paris, circa 1870 he turned to the idea of producing “Meubles genre Chinois et Japonais”. The taste in Europe for exotic furniture...

Charming painted wood neo-Pompeian console and its mirror. The console, resting on four feet, is decorated with olive branches, two-tone triangle friezes and frieze of flowers on the belt, on a red background. The console is surmounted by a large matching mirror...

This remarkable 19th-century 5-piece parlor set is a stunning example of the Victorian era’s craftsmanship and elegance. Comprising a grand settee and four exquisite chairs, includin...

Exclusive French Napoleon III living room set from the late 1800s, the set is composed of seven pieces, a cm sofa: (L185 x D74 x H95 x S45), two cm armchairs: (L67 x D73 x99 x S42), ...

Fine quality Louis Philippe I period 5 piece gilt salon suite circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this superb quality gilt salon suite with original tapestry covering, from the peri...

A historic living room set from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The armchairs and the sofa were covered with a new fabric. Dimensions:...