A gilt bronze mounted kingwood, satiné, fruitwood and end-cut floral marquetry pedestal Paris, late 19th/early 20th century

surmounted by a breche de Benou jaune marble top

Overall in very good condition and presentation. Repairs and infill to marble top, but still structurally sound and decorative. Fine end-cut marquetry in good condition, no lifting or losses, one or two areas of professional repair. Bronzes clean and bright, one or two minor casting cracks from production, and one or two minor areas of oxidation and a few pits as to be expected from atmospheric conditions over the years. dimensions of marble top 15 in. x 15 in.
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For a discussion on the lion's pelt mounts and the bureau du roi, please see the note to lot 647.

A very similar pedestal attributed to François Linke, sold Sotheby's New York, October 26 2006, lot 141 ($56,250).