Gallery - Emile Gallé Chest “Animated Winter Landscape”

A superb molded solid beechwood chest with rich marquetry decoration depicting figures carrying bundles of sticks in a snowy woodland landscape with foliage. It opens with a hinged lid featuring shaped moldings. The uprights are carved in high relief to form the base. Note the quality of the carving and the choice of woods, including a maple burl to represent the snowy areas. Very fine craftsmanship and a superb patina!