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LOT 50

Lot 50

Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900

Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900
Lot 50 Details
Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900

the burl top with pierced gallery over a glazed cabinet with shaped shelves supported on sinuous brackets against the signed, inlaid back panel, all raised on organically modelled legs
66.5 x 29.5 x 20.25 in — 168.9 x 74.9 x 51.4 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $12,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900
  • Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900
  • Émile Gallé Carved Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine de Salon, c.1900
Provenance:

Antiquarian Traders, Los Angeles

Note:

While numerous examples of most of Gallé's furniture designs exist, this particular cabinet appears to be rare, perhaps commission or a precursor to the more common 'Ombellifères' example.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good restored and refinished condition. New wood screws in the back.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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