Lot Essay
A similar table was offered at Sotheby's, London, 27 May 1994, lot 195.
ATTRIBUTED TO GABRIEL VIARDOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1880
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A French ormolu-mounted hardwood and griotte marble occasional table
Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, Paris, Circa 1880
The circular top inset with a griotte marble within a moulded surround, the frieze pierced with chinoiserie motifs, on three scrolled legs, each with a stylised winged dragon foot, joined by a pierced and cast stretcher
20 in. (51 cm.) wide; 28¾ in. (73 cm.) high
Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, Paris, Circa 1880
The circular top inset with a griotte marble within a moulded surround, the frieze pierced with chinoiserie motifs, on three scrolled legs, each with a stylised winged dragon foot, joined by a pierced and cast stretcher
20 in. (51 cm.) wide; 28¾ in. (73 cm.) high