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Viardot Frères Et Cie, Rare Molded and Carved Wooden Box, Napoleon III Period
Around 1850
Rare and Superb Box with Musical Attributes in Richly Molded and Carved Wood Decorated with Volutes, Flowers, Foliage and Framed Frieze in the Style of the Black Forest from the Napoleon III Period. This one is Monogrammed on the Lid.
This Box with Cut Sides Decorated with Enameled Plates Decorated with Flowers and Fruits. These Plates are Signed Caroline 1847. It Opens onto an Interior Trimmed with a Pretty Satin Fabric in Mauve Tones and an Engraving Representing a Lady Leaning on the Piano, Signed By Gustave Barry (1848 -1882).
Piece Bearing the Label of Viardot Frères et Cie, Sculptors of H.M. the Empress and H.H. Princess Mathilde, Rue Rambuteau, 36_38 Paris. Rare Box from the Period of the Association between the Famous Parisian Cabinetmaker Gabriel Viardot and his Brother, Louis Gustave, under the name “Viardot Frères et Cie”. In 1853, he had a factory and a furniture store located at 36 and 38 rue Rambuteau. The Collaboration between the Two Brothers was crowned with success, and rewarded with a Bronze Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1855. Their Collaboration ended in 1856.
Unique and Rare Box, Probably Comes from a Special Order. Beautiful Dimensions. Has his Key.
Work of Fine Quality of Execution from the Napoleon III Period, Around 1850, 19th Century
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Dimensions:
Height: 31 cm
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 46.5 cm
In good state of conservation.
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Ref: SG4H1H2YJB