LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926). - Lot 366

LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926). "Clématites épanouies et en bourgeons". Pair of bergères in ribbed, molded and carved walnut; the backs are inverted. Each armrest front, extending into a slightly curved foot, is carved with a clematis in full bloom at the top, finished in an angle. A similarly carved motif of budding clematis forms the capital of each of the front legs. The belts and rear legs are recessed-molded. The armrests are each highlighted by a molding that continues into the upright and backrest frame. back. Art Nouveau period. Seats, armrests and backrests (re)upholstered in beige velvet, one of which features a small embroidered American banknote. H.95 cm - W.80 cm - D. 70 cm Used condition, non-original upholstery and trimmings, a small loss on the back molding of one of the backrests. Bibliography and related works: - Alastair Duncan - Majorelle - Éditions Flammarion, Paris, 1991. Armchairs similar to our bergère reproduced on page 107. - Alastair Duncan - Majorelle - Éditions Flammarion, Paris, 1991. Armchairs similar to our bergère reproduced on pages 411, 416 and 417. Expert: Mr. Emmanuel Eyraud.