All four tables are inlay-signed Galle in the lower right corner. The largest table is apprx 27-3/4" x 23" x 15-1/8" and has a waterscape inlaid in the background with four daffodils in the foreground. The second table is apprx 26-3/4" x 19" x 14-3/4" and is also a water scene with three boats floating in the water and three trees on the left in the foreground. The third table shows three kittens, one tabby, one white and one dark brown, all lapping milk out of a bowl, with some of it spilling out onto the floor. It is apprx 25-3/4" x 16- 3/4" x 14-7/8". The smallest table has three daffodils and is apprx 24-3/4" x 14-1/2" x 14-3/8". The tables are well fitted with guides on either side so they slide together easily. All four tables have a single stretcher apprx 1/3 of the way up the legs, three of which are pierced and curved and pierced legs on either side.
On verso of the smallest table is a sticker reading "France Export, 14, rue de la Grange Bateliere, 75009, Paris" also with a telephone numer and "Made in France (for) USA". Gallé was not only the most famous artist of the école de Nancy but he was also a bright manufacturer. In 1885, he founded a wood workshop. He is also well known for his work in glass and crystal.
5,000/7,000 Sold $4,600.00
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