Lot 41
  • 41

Emile Gallé

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description

  • Emile Gallé
  • Guéridon tripode Aux Libellules, vers 1900
  • Signé Gallé marqueté sur le plateau supérieur
  • wood, mother of pearl
  • Hauteur : 76,5 cm (30 1/8 in.) Diamètre : 25 1/8 in.)
noyer et marqueterie de bois fruitiers, décor d'une grenouille au bord d'un étang et de libellules en nacre incrusté sur le plateau supérieur

Provenance

Collection privée, France

Literature

Tim Newark, Emile Gallé, éd. Quintet Publishing Limited, London, 1989, p. 28 pour une table similaire
Alastair Duncan, The Paris Salons 1895-1914 volume III: Furniture, éd. Antique Collectors' Club,1996, p. 225 pour une table similaire
Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha, Gallé Furniture, éd. Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 2012, pp. 206-207 pour une table similaire

Condition

Good overall condition. General drying up of the marquetry. The varnish all over the surface has faded. A few dents and bumps scattered around the molded and sculpted parts. A few traces of dirt and dust. Three of the six wing's screw holes connected to the upper tray have lost their finish.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Une table de même modèle a été présentée à l'Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900.