Auction on
01 December 2021 - 14:30 (CET) -
50, rue Gioffredo - 06000 Nice
The thistle was one of Emile Gallé’s favorite themes. That should come as no surprise: it is the symbol of Lorraine, the same region as the leader of Art Nouveau’s Nancy School.
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), "thistle" commode, c. 1900, veneer and walnut wood molded and carved with plant ornaments, signed in the marquetry on the top, marked number "2" under the bottom rail, 76 x 83.5 x 47 cm/29.92 x 32.87 x 18.50 in. Estimate: €12,000/15,000
Émile Gallé (1846-1904), "thistle" commode, c. 1900, veneer and walnut wood molded and carved with plant ornaments, signed in the marquetry on the top, marked number "2" under the bottom rail, 76 x 83.5 x 47 cm/29.92 x 32.87 x 18.50 in. Estimate: €12,000/15,000
"My roots lie deep in the woods," read the inscription above the front door of Émile Gallé 's studio. The decorator, glass artist and cabinetmaker remained true to that motto throughout his career. Inspired by nature, he loved trees so much that he owned nearly 600 different…
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