Description:
Two-tier Emile Galle Marquetry Table, France, early 20th century, rectangular top with spade-shaped corners, inlaid with large floral blooms and leaves, a similarly shaped plain top medial shelf, supported by faux-bois carved tapering legs with slightly splayed feet, signed "Galle," ht. 29, wd. 22, dp. 15 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Overall signs of age-typical wear including some light surface abrasions/scuffs to top, shelf, sides, and wear to legs, small patch on top above "Galle" area, legs with evidence of glue at joints and some residue on foot of leg and underside of shelf. See photos.
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Emile Galle Marquetry, France
Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.