L&G SPRING 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, June 16, 2016.
MAJORELLE ART NOUVEAU MARQUETRY DESK.Circa 1905, Louis Majorelle, France. This fine example signed "L. Majorelle" at corner of the top within a leaf. The rectangular tray top with swelled sides with marquetry vinery of varying exotic hardwoods forming the border. The top projecting above the molded frieze fitted with a single drawer raised on carved molded tapering legs headed by flower heads and tapering to a pointed foot. Note: An identical example is illustrated in Louis Majorelle Master of Art Nouveau Design by Alastair Duncan, published 1991, see page 204, figs. 131-133. SIZE: 30" h x 35" l x 25-1/2" w. CONDITION: Table retains original cleaned French polished surfaces. Top with minor and minimal indentations. Otherwise very good. 50429-92 HMG (5,000-7,000)