Gabriel Viardot (French, 1830-1906). Aesthetic movement chinoiserie cabinet. The rectangular top with a raised end along the left has a meandering dragon applied to the central top element. The top is over a glazed door with central fan motif and opening to shelves, above drawers and shelves with elephant head supports all resting on aniform 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.
Height: 70 in x width: 35 in x depth: 14 1/2 in.

The cabinet is in good condition overall. The structure is stable and sturdy. There are scattered losses to the skirting and decorative pierced elements; several pieces are detached but retained with the piece. There are a few splits to the wood, most notably along seams. One shelf is slightly loose. There are no visible repairs. All cabinets and drawers open and close smoothly and the keys turn properly. There are no chips, cracks, or scratches to the glass. Wear and some slight soiling throughout as expected with age and use. There are a few faint moisture rings to one shelf. The upper cabinet has been wired with a modern lighting system.