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French Art Nouveau Pedestal by, Louis Majorelle

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French Art Nouveau carved mahogany and burled walnut three tier display pedestal by, Louis Majorelle. The selette is signed, "L Majorelle Nancy."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Englewood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U100511888849
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