Gabriel Viardot (French, 1830-1906). Aesthetic movement curio cabinet. The superstructure formed in the shape of a pagoda with bronze phoenix decoration over a glazed beveled shaped door. With an arrangement of shelves, and juxtaposed with shelves below. The door with Shibiyama style decoration of geometric carved ground and applied bone and mother of pearl figures on a pierced fretwork apron and scrolled feet.

Provenance: From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.
Height: 78 in x width: 30 1/4 in x depth: 14 in. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.