Emile Galle
Rare marquetry cabinet with thistle, bats, and moths


France, c. 1900
burl, rosewood, mixed wood inlay, glass, patinated brass
85.5 h × 63.5 w × 21.75 d in (217 × 161 × 55 cm)

Cabinet features one drawer, two doors concealing three adjustable shelves, and intricately carved spindles, bat, moth, snail, thistle, and floral motifs. Marquetry signature to center ledge 'Emile Galle'. Sold with period photograph depicting the present example at the Zurich Bellerive Museum.

Provenance: Lillian Nassau, New York | Private Collection, Ohio

Exhibited: Exposition Universelle, 1900, Paris

Literature: Galle Furniture, Duncan and de Bartha, pg. 304, pl. 40

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