Style Japonism, Chinoiserie / Ref.3508
Maison des Bambous Alfred PERRET et Ernest VIBERT (attributed to), large Japanese style Fireplace with its trumeau, made out of harewood, decorated with elephant heads and dragons
Dimensions
Width 68'' ⅛ 173cm
Height 110'' ¼ 280cm
Depth: 22'' 56cm
Origin:
France, Late 19th century
The realization of this exceptional carved sycamore fireplace is attributed to the Maison des Bambous by Perret and Vibert. The Japanese decor on a fireplace is quite rare and therefore remarkable. The jambs of the fireplace are carved with elephant heads whose defenses are made out of ivory. The mantelpiece is surmounted by a mirror whose frame of carved wood is particularly worked. A threatening dragon
with impressive dimensions overlooks the mirror.
The fireplace is decorated in different places with Tonkin mother-of-pearl inlays with floral plant elements or a war scene.
The Maison des Bambous by Perret and Vibert was founded in 1872 at number 33 rue du Quatre-Septembre. Specializing in small bamboo and wicker furniture and seating, they quickly turned to the manufacture of carved wood furniture of Japanese and Chinese inspiration. Around 1910, they opened a branch at 170, boulevard Haussmann where they will stay until 1994, year of the final closure of the Maison des Bambous.
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