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Lot 556

Louis Majorelle Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid Bedroom Suite

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

French, circa 1900, unsigned, attributed to Louis Majorelle, all in walnut, comprising: side table with molded top and open shelf above single dovetailed drawer, with butterfly marquetry inlay, cabinet door with marquetry inlay of aquatic plants opening to marble lined interior, on naturalistic carved and molded legs, fitted with later glass top, silk lined back panel, 36 x 15-1/2 x 14 in.; two double beds each with arched and carved spindle back headboard, above fine marquetry inlaid panel depicting wisteria vines in bloom, 63-1/2 x 51-1/2 x 82-1/2 in.

Provenance: Christie's New York, December 10, 1988 (lot 418); Private Collection, New York

Condition

side table in good condition, minor veneer flaws to door facing, some distress to silk back panel, repair at back edge of top, marble interior with some stains, one marble panel off but present, warping to door facing; beds with light wear and scuffs to finish, minor loss to veneer and inlay with fill, one with restoration to head board
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