François Linke 1855 - 1946 A Régence style gilt-bronze mounted Japanese style black and gold lacquer bureau plat Paris, early 20th century, index number 795

fitted with a gilt tooled black leather writing surface, three frieze drawers, all locks stamped CT. LINKE / PARIS

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts have retained their original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs and light dirt to crevices in places. Please note that are several points of flaking to black lacquer of the desk showing gesso in those places, located mostly to edges of legs and joints of construction on legs. One key present. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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