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Perret et Vibert (attr. to) - Japanese style piano with an Oriental dragon

This beautiful Japanese style piano was attributed to Perret and Vibert, a company that took the name Maison des Bambous in the early 1890s and became internationally renowned, thanks in particular to its prestigious clientele. This instrument was made in the 19th century from an exotic semi-precious wood characteristic of the company's achievements: sycamore. Its keys are made of ivory and it is decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays representing Japanese characters. The upper part of the instrument features two arms of gilded bronze lights and represents three Japanese women in a hilly landscape. One of them crosses a bridge and a pagoda is visible in the distance. A few elements of vegetation and a cloud inspired by Japanese ornamental vocabulary bring naturalism to the scene. The lower part represents two men, one of whom stands in front of the embrasure of a building in a landscape similar to that of the upper part. An oriental dragon is inserted between geometric Japanese ornamental elements adorning the two panels. The keyboard is supported by two chimeras and its cover is decorated with an elegant engraved decoration representing a cartouche, flowers and arabesques. The sides of the piano are decorated with reeds and aquatic plants. Finally, the top of the piano evokes the roofs of pagodas.

Ref.11610
An antique console and its mirror, in Louis XV style, with parrots

Important antique Louis XV style console, with a mirror and surmounted by a still life painting, made in the 19th century. The console is made out of lacquered wood and the table top is made out of Violet Breccia marble. The mirror, in a gilded wooden frame with two sconces, is surmounted by an oil on canvas decorated with floral vase and parrots.

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BACCARAT, Pair of Double Vases with Japanese-Style Decoration, circa 1880

This pair of Japanese-style double vases was made by the Baccarat crystal factory around 1880. Founded under Louis XV, the French crystal manufacturer Baccarat showcased its excellence at the World’s Fairs throughout the 19th century. These ruby crystal double vases feature identical decorations: each part is adorned with branches of cherry blossoms (called “sakura”) and birds facing each other. Geometric friezes decorate the top and base of the vases. When the pair is assembled, the decorations mirror each other in two ways: the birds face each other between the two parts of each double vase, and the large vase of one features the same decoration as the small vase of the other, and vice versa. However, the mounts are different: one features cherries on their branches, while the other depicts poppy flowers. Both mounts bear the Baccarat factory stamp, used from 1875 onwards. In addition to the stamp, one of the two vases connected by the mount also carries an original label.