" Gabriel Viardot Table Mirror "
Finely carved hairpin table mirror by Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904), a French cabinetmaker known for his highly decorative pieces influenced by Asian and Rococo styles.This mirror features ornate floral and scrollwork carvings, as well as a Pierrot playing a mandolin, likely inspired by the Commedia dell'arte.
The musician's playful expression and posture, combined with the highly detailed woodwork, negate the opulent and theatrical aesthetic of Viardot's work.
Work likely from the late 19th century.
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