"Aux Algues" Cabinet

Maker: Louis Majorelle

Origin: French

H 7ft. 7in. x W 6ft. 11in. x D 1ft. 7.25in.

Year: 1906

Description

An important and rare French Art Nouveau carved wood, glassand wrought iron "Aux Algues" (seaweed) cabinet by, Louis Majorelle with carved seaweed motif throughout, further embellished with wrought iron inserts with in the two front double doors retaining its original whiplash keys.

References:
A similar example is photographed in the "The Paris Salons 1895 - 1914 Volume III: Furniture" by, Alastair Duncan ©1996 pg.408

Notes:
This identical example was exhibited at the "La Société des Artistes La Décoratuers, 1906"

A similar example was auctioned: Sotheby's London: Fine 20th Century Design - November 9th, 2010; lot #270