A French Japonoiserie stained beech display cabinet attributed to Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century, the raised shaped and moulded top above an asymmetrical arrangement of glazed compartment, open shelves, small drawer, and cupboard, on shaped feet, the velvet lined interior of the glazed compartment with removable shelves, richly decorated throughout with fretwork, carved elements, applied ivory, and bronze mounts, 170 cm high, 75 cm wide, 45 cm deep. Provenance: Christie's, Melbourne, 27 March, 2000, lot 273 ($4,800, as by Viardot Freres & Cie), the Estate of a late Toorak gentleman