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French Art Nouveau "Magnolia" Desk by, Louis Majorelle

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An extremely fine and rare carved wood and inlaid marquetry single drawer "Magnolia" desk decorated with inlaid exotic wood marquetry of blooming magnolias with a beautifully carved floral border and beautifully carved legs . The desk is signed, "L. Majorelle" Illustrated: "Majorelle" - Un Art De Vivre Moderne by, Nicolas Chaudun ©2009 Ville De Nancy pg. 123 cat. 53 Notes: An identical example is in the collection of the Musée De L'école de Nancy
  • Creator:
    Louis Majorelle (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Depth: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1901
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Englewood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8888779950
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