LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926) - Lot 3

LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926) Les Trèfles Desk in ribbed, molded and carved mahogany and courbaril veneer. The entablature, resting on a curvilinear, curved and bulging belt on each side, opens with a drawer at the front. The cambered legs, underlined by a wide projecting molding on each edge, each feature a gilded bronze landing with title motifs. The top, with its curved edge, has an original leather top highlighted with iron floral motifs. The original title-motif drawer handle is in gilded bronze. Art Nouveau period. Used condition, accidents and missing veneers, worn and stained leather desk pad. Height: 77cm - Length: 109cm - Depth: 73cm Historical background: Originally part of an entire decoration by Louis Majorelle for the mansion of a relative who was a great personality in Lorraine. Exhibition: Majorelle, un art de vivre moderne - Galeries Poirel, Nancy, May 2 - August 30, 2009. An identical model presented at this exhibition under catalog number 36. Bibliography: Collectif - Majorelle, un art de vivre moderne - Catalogue of the exhibition held at Galeries Poirel, Nancy, from May 2 to August 30, 2009, Éditions Nicolas Chaudun/Musée de l'École de Nancy, 2009. An identical model is reproduced on page 98 under number 36.