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Pair of Neo-Gothic walnut chairs, 19th century

This pair of chairs was made of walnut wood in the 19th century. Its shape and decoration are inspired by Gothic seats, indeed we can see on the high and straight backrest some sculpted motifs reminding of the ones of the cathedrals and especially the rosaces frame and pilasters. The four moulded feet are joined on the back and the sides. The fabrics of our chairs was made of a very beautiful brown velvet brightened up with trimmings. The Neo-Gothic style is originally an architectural style born in the middle of the 18th century in England, it meets an important enthusiasm in the 1830's in Europe and in North America, and spread on all the arts. Thus, furniture and art objects are also under the Neo-gothic influence, the artists are inspired by the Flamboyant style of the 15th century, called "cathedral".

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Gabriel VIARDOT - Beautiful square stand with a coiling dragon

This beautiful stand was made of tainted sycamore circa 1880-1890 by the famous french furniture maker of the late 19th century, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904) as indicates the signature. It is composed of a square shelf with a sculpted decor of abstract geometrical motifs typical of the Asian art. The openwork base receives a beautiful coiled dragon in gilt bronze with a remarkable carving. The square bottom with steps rests on four feet. Gabriel Viardot became famous from the 1870 with his production of furniture inspired by the Asiatic ones, of which he makes his specialty. He takes his inspiration from the 1867 Worlds's Fair where Japan participates for the first time. His very characteristic furniture production was sometimes inlaid with Tonkin mother-of-pearl, but always made with tinted sycamore wood.