François Linke 1855 - 1946 A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted brèche orientale de Baixas marble covered urns Paris, early 20th century

the underside of each caryatid figure stamped FL, underside of one marbe base engraved 6559/569.

Overall good condition; retaining its original gilding though the surface slightly dirty with minor areas of rubbing and wear and tarnishing; the marble appears to be in good condition with some surface scratches; two very small shallow holes to marble beneath one caryatid figure and one very small shallow hole to marble under another caryatid figure.
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