Half Century Collection
Lot 84:
Description
Keywords: marquetry furniture, carved relief, umbel flower motif, Art Nouveau vitrine, inlaid wood, French decorative arts, antique showcase, carved feet.
Emile Galle “Ombelliferes” Fruitwood Marquetry Vitrine, an exquisite example of Art Nouveau craftsmanship. This Display Cabinet features sinuously carved feet and intricate marquetry work depicting umbel flowers. Crafted in fruitwood, the design highlights the delicate beauty of the umbel flower through full relief carvings adorning the top and bottom. The back panel showcases a delicate floral marquetry composition, in varying shades of inlaid wood.
Measurements: 58 1/2 x 25 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (148.6 x 64.8 x 45.1 cm.) approx
Provenance: Purchased from Lillian Nassau, 1975
ID: 27689
Condition: Presents very well. Wear commensurate with age. Imperfections present. Minor nicks, surface marks. Please see photos.
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