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françois linke A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood and end-cut Floral Marquetry Table Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- François Linke
- height 30 1/4 in.; width 17 1/4 in.; depth 14 in.
- 76.8 cm; 43.8 cm; 35.5 cm
fitted with a fleur de pêcher marble top and one frieze drawer.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The marble top recently restored now showing filler to three breaks. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze and with the usual minor scratches and dents consistent with age and use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The firm attribution to Linke on the present lot is based on its high quality manufacture incorporating gilt-bronze elements known to have been use by Linke on other models and furthermore for the fleur de Pêcher marble, Linke's favored choice for marble.