François Linke 1855 - 1946 A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and bois de bout floral marquetry bed Paris, early 20th century, possibly the bed to accompany armoire index number 521

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places also consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. the bed has been widen to fit a king size mattress. Bronze mount centering the footboard has been cast after the original mount centering the headboard
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The accompanying vitrine or armoire decorated to the arc en arbalette pediment with a large bronze mount of a scalloped shell and flower bud, flanked by acanthus branches above seaweed and two sceptres, and scallop and sea shell chutes sold in this room, Sotheby's New York, Property from the Robinson Mansion, New Orleans, April 29, 2013, lot 75.