Corner Chair 'Viardot'
Corner chair in natural wood and upholstery, in the Japanese style, attr. to Gabriel Viardot. French, circa 1880…
A corner chair in natural wood with two backrests, each with a central medallion containing a carved floral design surrounded by geometric openwork, the top corners surmounted with expressive dragon head carvings. A square seat set above an openwork belt and standing on curved legs, three of which end in three-toed claw feet.
The seat cushion is covered in silk fabric with an polychrome floral motif on a cream ground.
French, in the Japanese style, circa 1880. Not signed, attributed to Gabriel Viardot
In superb condition, both woodwork and fabric.
A lovely piece with fantastic finely carved details.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 60 cm