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Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£18,000
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Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot.

19th century
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A wonderfully exhibition quality stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved classical decoration, an inset leather top, eleven drawers to one side, each with brass turtle handles, the reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs. Attributed to; Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century. He started his career as a wood sculptor in 1849, when he sent some naturalistic décor furniture pieces to the horticultural exposition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japonisme Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1890s.

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SA811137
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Batch 56b 60351 THHNY
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Description
A wonderfully exhibition quality stylized Japanned partners pedestal desk, having carved, inlaid and engraved classical decoration, an inset leather top, eleven drawers to one side, each with brass turtle handles, the reverse with engraved mother of Pearl inlaid doors, raised on carved cabriole legs.
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Attributed to; Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906) was a famous Parisian cabinetmaker specializing in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture in the last third of the 19th century.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

He started his career as a wood sculptor in 1849, when he sent some naturalistic décor furniture pieces to the horticultural exposition.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japonisme Pedestal Writing Desk to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA811137
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 56b 60351 THHNY
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs.
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Archive I A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs.

Japanned 19th Century Pedestal Desk, Attributed to Viardot.

Archive II A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs. View XV
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs.
Japanned 19th century pedestal desk, attributed to Viardot.
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A 19th-century Japonisme pedestal desk crafted in golden wood featuring a dark green leather writing surface, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze fauna motifs.
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Japonisme refers to a 19th-century European decorative arts movement heavily influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics, motifs, and craftsmanship following the opening of Japan to Western trade in the 1850s.

These pieces frequently combined hardwoods such as satinwood, walnut, or fruitwood with hand-applied lacquer or japanning finishes, mother-of-pearl inlays, bone accents, and cast bronze or brass mounts.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved dragon or fauna motifs, asymmetrical compositions, high-quality marquetry or inlays, cast bronzes with rich patination, and cabinetmaker stamps or signatures from makers such as Gabriel Viardot.

Position the desk as a focal point in a study or home office, pairing it with neutral walls, minimalist contemporary seating, and subdued lighting to highlight the detailed woodwork and bronzes.

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