François Linke French, 1855 - 1946 A Belle Epoque gilt bronze mounted kingwood and satiné cube parquetry guéridon France, late 19th century

surmounted by a brèche de benou verte marble top, two leaf-clasp mounts removed to reveal the LN stamp from the bronze master model, and one espagnolette removed to reveal the stamp 3982.

Christopher Payne, François Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Antique Collector’s Club Ltd., Woodbridge, 2003, p. 445, pl. 526 for a watercolor of the present model, and p. 145 for a close-up photograph of the leaf-clasped scallop shell mount.

Overall in very good condition and presentation. The marble attractive and in good condition with some minor surface scratches and minute nicks to edges consistent with age and the placement of objects. Some minor oxidation and a few pits to mounts consistent with age and atmospheric conditions. the tops of the legs with very minor restorations around the curve to the apron.
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A similar example was sold Sotheby's New York, 30th October 2013, lot 215.