Emile GALLE (1846-1904). Moulded and carved walnut display shelf. Polylobed upper shelf with curved contour, inlaid with insects, a butterfly and leaves, three intermediate shelves and a spacer shelf, in marquetry of different wood species forming a plant decoration (small traces of water, insolation, small scratches, wear and lifting to the veneer). Pyrographed signature on the top plate. Circa 1890-1900. Height : 112 cm - Width : 72 cm - Depth : 35 cm Bibliography : reproduced p.290 in Alastair DUNCAN and Georges de BARTHA, Gallé furniture, ed. Antique Collector's club.