When he had finished the ‘Galatea’, Raphael was asked by a courtier where in all the world he had found a model of such beauty. He replied that he did not copy any specific model but rather followed ‘a certain idea’ he had formed in his mind.1 Galatea is the realization of a dream.

The grandeur of the Galatea is signifiied by its solid birch veneers and hardwoods. It showcases panelled case sides and fronts along with large scaled bun feet, antique brass hardware and shell accents. The exquisite styling of the Galatea is further enhanced by an elegently curved sleigh bed, highlighting it as one of a kind.