SOUTH CHINA VIETNAM, early 20th century A large rectangular sideboard in stained wood, opening with eight leaves and three drawers on the front, decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay, flowering vases and foliage surrounded by stylised butterflies and bats. It stands on a rectangular base carved with dragons hunting the sacred pearl. Height 109 cm. Width 107 cm. Depth: 42 cm. Late 19th century, early 20th century. Expert: Madame Anne Papillon d'Alton