Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Was just taking some photos of this magnificent piece, when a customer purchased part of the display.

Rare 19th century French solid kingwood ‘whatnot’
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production.
The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.
H.98cm  W.69cm  D.40cm
A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

A few snaps of my showroom today while Russell Winnell’s photographing the Caravaggio.

So threw this together first. This important 17th century English oak refectory table. My photos don’t suffice!
Sold this to a close friend 2002 and bought back recently, along with a few other pieces, several already sold.

17th century art hanging from 1606, 1609, 1613, 1686, 2024✨
Both mirrors 19th century.

17th century English oak joint stool SOLD

Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.

Last quarter 18th century French figured elm trinket box.

The beautifully grained hinged top, retaining the original double moulded cleated ends (unusual feature)
The front with hand made brass hook, moving through the steel latch, running through the top, to the front plank (once again beautifully figured grain.
Dovetailed joints all around.
With perfectly faded overall patina ✨

Replaced hinges, showing signs of the original fine knuckle hinges. Also later chain.

1760 – 1820

H.14cm W.35cm D.23cm

German Meissen style model of a Bolognese hound.

German Meissen style model of a Bolognese hound.

Bologner Hund modeled in a seated position, an off white coat with charcoal patches.

22cm x 35cm

Ref,
A similar 19th century hound can be found in the V&A Museum Collection, Ceramics, Room 139. Johann Joachim Kändler, born 1706 – died 1775, made designs for the Meissen porcelain factory.

Makes that perfect gift for someone that has almost everything else…