ÉMILE GALLÉ (1846-1904) Snow pearls and crocuses Ribbed, molded and carved walnut vanity. The lower part is supported by columns ending in a pedestal housing a floral decoration in precious and indigenous wood marquetry. The upper part, with its marquetry pediment, holds a central beveled ogival mirror flanked by two emerald glass plates with acid-etched title decorations and polychrome enamels. Art Nouveau period. Fractures on the upper and lower shelves. Signed E. GALLÉ in engraving on the lower marquetry top. H.128 cm - W.60 cm - D.33 cm Bibliography : Alastair Duncan and Georges de Bartha - Gallé Furniture - Éditions Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, Suffolk, U.K., 2012. Variant reproduced on page 275 (ill. 9).