Japonisme Style Vitrine Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, circa 1890, France
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Japonisme Style Vitrine Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, circa 1890, France
About the Item
- Attributed to:Gabriel Viardot (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 72.84 in (185 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 14.57 in (37 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some very small pieces of the mother of pearl are missing.
- Seller Location:Dilsen-Stokkem, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU195035139403
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