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Emile Gallé (1846 - 1904)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- 'au blé': a vitrine
the lower front panel with marquetry mark 'GALLÉ'
- 148cm. high by 68cm. wide by 41cm. deep;
- 4ft 10¼in., 2ft 2¾in., 1ft 4in.
walnut and marquetry inlaid, richly carved overall, the three quarter rear bronze gallery cast with butterflies, the door carved with an ear of wheat, the interior inlaid in various woods with ears of wheat and convulvulus, flanked by wheat carved terminals, the lower front panel with inlaid butterfly and convulvulus, on carved supports with bronze sabots
Literature
Alastair Duncan, Art Nouveau Furniture, London, 1982, p. 90, plate no 27 (for an illustration of a detail of an étagère showing a frieze of bronze butterflies identical to the present lot)
Victor Arwas, Art Nouveau, The French Aesthetic, London, 2002, p. 298 (for an illustration of a variant of this model)
Condition
A fine quality piece of good overall appearance. With a slightly richer patina than the illustration suggests. Minor old marks and scratches in places, consistent with age and use. With adjustable shelves. A good example of the model in good overall condition. Ready for display.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."