The Art of Viardot Furniture
Gabriel Viardot curio cabinet, shaped door with beveled glass, asymmetric shelves, mythological beast support, pierced fretwork aprons, drawer with an abalone bird (one missing), foo dog shaped handles, scrolled feet, Aesthetic movement, France, 67 3/4 in. h. by 26 in. w. by 12 in. d., $3,250.
The stunning artistry of the Chinese- and Japanese-inspired Victorian furniture of Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was on display at a recent Revere Auctions sale in St. Paul, Minnesota. The auction featured 332 pieces of fine art and furniture from all over the globe. The top Viardot lot was a towering cabinet adorned with intricate bronze details […]