Emile Galle. An Art Nouveau Walnut desk.

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An exhibition quality Art Nouveau Walnut writing desk with an exceptional scene depicting moored boats on a river overlooked by a large tree on the river bank inlaid to the upper cupboard door, flanked by letter racks raised on a lower shelf. The main work area is decorated with fine floral decoration adorned with butterflies. The work area has rounded corners with moulded edges and a full width drawer below, curved supports below the drawer joining to the top of the elegant legs. The whole inlaid with an array of exotic woods and subtle organic details.

See: Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, Galle Furniture , Woodbridge, 2012, p. 235, plate 3 for a related example.

Also see: Sotheby's Important Design. December 17, 2020. Paris. Lot 11.

Dimensions
Height: 46.46 in (118 cm)
Width: 35.83 in (91 cm)
Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
Year of manufacture
1900
Maker
Emile Galle
Period
Art Nouveau
1900-1909
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good

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