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Louis Majorelle (French, 1859-1926)
Nenuphars Series Cabinet de Travail, 1902
Mahogany, courbaril, gilt bronze, 54 x 27 x 86 inches
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Entitled "Nenuphars" from the name given sacred Egyptian water-lily which is the basic motif. Rectangular shaped top with supports mounted with gilt bronze water lilies. Central open shelf with compartment below covered with a tambour door. Two drawers in freize and two side cabinets. A major work. Tambour door is damaged; cabinet was restored.

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