Delicate secretary by Gallé sold

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Delicate secretary by Gallé Art Nouveau

Emile Gallé Nancy

Around 1900.

A drawer, shelf, top with mirror, letter compartment and 2 small drawers.

Richly inlaid with flowers and plants.

Walnut veneered with inlays in various precious woods.

Provenance: Hessian private collection

The delicate secretary by Emile Gallé dates back to the Art Nouveau era and was produced around 1900 in Nancy. The furniture piece is richly decorated with flower and plant inlays and is made of walnut wood with inlays of various noble woods.

The secretary has a drawer, a shelf, a top with a mirror, a letter compartment, and two small drawers. The furniture piece is in its original condition and is part of a private collection in Hesse.

Emile Gallé was a famous designer of Art Nouveau in France, renowned for his work with glass, furniture, and ceramics. The delicate secretary is an exquisite example of his furniture design and a valuable collectible for Art Nouveau enthusiasts.

The inlays of flowers and plants demonstrate the craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of the Art Nouveau era. The combination of walnut wood and inlays gives the furniture piece a warm and luxurious feel.

Overall, the secretary is an outstanding furniture piece that adds an elegant and artistic touch to any room and serves as a statement piece in any collection of antiques and designer furniture.

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