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A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany bureau plat, signed F. Linke in Empire style, circa 1910
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- The lock and the gilt-bronze ring applied to right leg singed F. Linke.
- 78cm. high, 140cm. wide, 75cm. deep.
the top with gilt-tooled brown leather writing surface, with one central drawer, flanked to each side with further drawer, dummy drawers to opposing side
Condition
In overall good condition, with the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use, very minor darker blemishes to right side.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An identical bureau plat was ordered in 1910, as part of a suite of furniture in Empire style by the department store Marshall Field & Company of Chicago.
RELATED LITERATURE
Christopher Payne, Froiçois Linke. 1855-1946. The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge 2003, p.256, plate 271.
RELATED LITERATURE
Christopher Payne, Froiçois Linke. 1855-1946. The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge 2003, p.256, plate 271.