Furniture & Works of Art - 5th July 2011

Lot 152

A French 'Japonais' beechwood and ormolu mounted torchere attributed to Gabriel Viardot

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

A French 'Japonais' beechwood and ormolu mounted torchere attributed to Gabriel Viardot, the inset circular rouge griotte marble top above a pierced frieze and apron on lion mask headed shaped legs united by a circular stretcher on claw and ball feet, late 19th century, 35.5in (90cm) h, 20in (51cm) w.