Lot 139
  • 139

François Linke 1855 - 1946 A gilt bronze mounted kingwood and satiné bureau plat France, early 20th century, index number 133

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • François Linke
  • kingwood, bronze, leather
  • height 30 in.; width 64 1/2 in.; depth 34 1/2 in.
  • 76 cm; 164 cm; 87.5 cm
signed F. Linke to the gilt bronze border, one lock has been removed to reveal the CT. LINKE stamp and the index number 133

Literature

Payne, Christopher, François Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, p. 439 for a photograph of the model

Condition

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places.
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