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20th Century French Art Nouveau "Fleurs d'Aubépine" Vitrine by, Louis Majorelle

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An early 20th century fine and rare French Art Nouveau carved and inlaid Marquetry "Fleurs d'Aubépine" (Hawthorne flowers) walnut single door display cabinet by, French Master Furniture Maker Louis Majorelle. The vitrine is further decorated with an inlaid marquetry exotic wood floral decoration on the lower front panel of the door. It is further embellished with heavily carved Hawthorne flower decoration on the uprights and crown decoration and enhanced with three open shelves on each side for further display, one drawer on each side for storage, three glass shelves, bronze handle decoration and retains its original bronze key. Literature: Similar examples are documented in "Louis Majorelle Masters in Art Nouveau" by, Alastair Duncan; Harry N. Abrams Publishing ©1991: pg. 183 fig. 63 & pg. 203. fig.130.
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