Napoleon III Japanese Style Etagere by Alphonse Giroux, Paris, France

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A napoleon iii etagere 'japonism' in ormolu and grave glass modeled as rods of bamboo mounted with bamboo leaves on … more A napoleon iii etagere 'japonism' in ormolu and grave glass modeled as rods of bamboo mounted with bamboo leaves on the legs, the top suspended with four handles and with three circular tiers each engraved with floral and ivy designs and surrounded by a three-quarter pierced gallery, the upper tier signed 'alph. Giroux paris' measurements: 85 cm high literature: c. Payne, paris furniture: the luxury market of the 19th century, éditions monelle hayot, 2018, p. 77 (shown). This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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