Set (6) Late 19th C French Japonisme Side Chairs. By Gabriel Viardot. Comprising three pairs, each with a well carved dragon above a pierced splat with various geometric motifs, above a square seat upholstered in yellow & polychrome-embroidered silk. The pierced apron with matching fretworks on square section legs with claw feet. Each stamped 'G. Viardot.' (H91.5cm W43.5cm D45cm)
PROVENANCE: Christie's London, The Opulent Eye, 10th Sept. 2013 (lot 118). Estate Late John Schaeffer. Estimate $6,000-10,000