Emile Gallé, Rare Art Nouveau Pedestal Table With Swallows (1846 - 1904)

Emile Gallé, Rare Art Nouveau Gueridon Aux Hirondelles (1846 - 1904) Lovely and Rare Art Nouveau Molded and Carved Walnut Gueridon, Resting on a Bipod Base Joined by a Spacer with Carved and Openwork Foliage Decor. This Gueridon of Movement Shape, its Top Marquetry of Chestnut Flowers, Swallows Perched on a Wire. Furniture of Very Beautiful Quality of Execution with Chic and Elegant Lines, Signed by the Famous Cabinetmaker, Emile GALLE. Emile Gallé (Nancy, 1846-1904) Famous French Glassmaker, Ceramicist and Cabinetmaker. He is also the cousin of Ernest Gallé (1836-1900), rentier and owner of the Gallé-Juillet house in Creil. Pioneer of Art Nouveau, Émile Gallé is the Founder of the Nancy School born in 1901. The Master glassmaker and cabinetmaker is known for his mastery of glass paste, his innovative marquetry as well as his decorative repertoire inspired by nature. He won a Gold Medal at the Universal and International Exhibition of Lyon in 1872. At the Universal Exhibition of Decorative Arts in 1889, he won a True Triumph. Art Nouveau Period Work, 19th Century. Dimensions: Height: 75.5 cm Width: 72 cm Depth: 42 cm In Beautiful Condition of Conservation. We are at your disposal for any further information. WWW.DANTAN.STORE