Lot 10
  • 10

François Linke 1855 - 1946 A gilt-bronze mounted mahogany, ebony and boxwood trellis-satinwood parquetry table étagère Paris, circa 1905-10, variation of index number 1455

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • François Linke
  • wood, bronze
  • height 32 in.; width 34 1/2 in.; depth 20 3/4 in.
  • 81 cm; 87.5 cm; 53 cm
the fixed plateau supported on four régence style espagnolette monopodiae terminating in paw feet, the table with fruting and foliate-cast handles, on tapering legs joined by a looped stretcher.

Literature

Payne, Christopher, François Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Antique Collector's Club Ltd., Woodbridge, 2003, p 94-95

Condition

Overall in fair condition, with tarnishing to gilt bronze and the usual minor chips, nicks and dents to carcass and veneer. The table is wobbly and will need to be strengthened.
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