François Linke French, 1855 - 1946 A gilt bronze-mounted kingwood, satine, cube parquetry and end-cut floral marquetry games table Paris, circa 1900

the folding and rotating top opening to a baize lined playing surface, signed Linke to one chute, one mount has been removed to reveal the mark FL from the bronze master model

A.B. Levy Rare Antiques & Fine Arts

Maria Felix, La Doña, sold Christie's New York, July 17 2007, lot 184 ($20,400)

Overall in very good condition and presentation. Bronze is clean and bright, with minimal pitting and areas of discoloration consistent with age, use, and atmospheric conditions. Some minor sun-fading overall, not so much to the top. A few minor old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age, use, and the placement of objects over time. There is a 1 x 2 inch veneer patch to the top of one leg. Baize possibly a replacement (though not recent), and is in good condition with a minor 2 inch. split to one edge of the fold.
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