Lot 44
  • 44

François Linke 1855 - 1946 A Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and satiné cube parquetry bureau plat France, early 20th century

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • François Linke
  • kingwood, leather, bronze
  • height 30 in.; width 72 1/2 in.; depth 39 in.
  • 76 cm; 184 cm; 99 cm
surmounted by a gilt-tooled burgundy leather writing surface and fitted with two pull out writing surfaces to the sides, three frieze drawers, signed F. Linke to one chute and blue crayon number 8328

Condition

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
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