Art Nouveau Chair, Probably Eugène Gaillard

Description:

Art Nouveau Chair, Probably Eugène Gaillard
Walnut, leather, copper
France, c. 1906
Carved crest rail over tooled leather seat and back with pierced copper ornamentation on seat side rails where they join to legs, ht. 38 1/2, wd. 22 1/2, seat dp. 22 1/4 in.

Provenance: Client purchased at Macklowe Gallery, New York, New York, known for handling the best quality in Art Nouveau furnishings and Tiffany lighting.
Estimate $12,000-18,000

Normal wear for its age. Leather loose in back needs retacking, some minor rubs and nicks. Structurally sound.


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