"Viardot Tea Table"
Japanese-inspired pagoda tea table in walnut with a rectangular top partially inlaid with mother-of-pearl, base animated at the base with lion paws and chiseled gilt bronze ornaments on the upper part. Openwork spacer and belt, decorated with chiseled gilt bronze plaques. Attributed to Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904) Circa 1880. (Some old pitting) height 76 cm width 69 cm depth 43 cm