Emile Gallé - Art nouveau “Paysage lacustre aux Iris” tea table

Spectacular tea table in molded, ribbed and carved solid walnut. It features two tops with asymmetrical cut-outs depicting foliage, the first inlaid with a lakeside landscape of trees and flowers, the second decorated with marsh irises. It stands on four curved, openwork legs, joined by a spacer carved in the round with stylized foliage. A very rare model from the first period, with exceptional quality marquetry and carving!
Emile Gallé in Nancy
Circa 1890-1895

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