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A gilt-bronze mounted rosewood occasional table attributed to François Linke late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt bronze, rosewood
- 90cm. high, 77cm. diameter; 3ft., 2ft. 6¼in.
the removable glass tray supported by four cherubic tritons above a lower tier inlaid with lozenge parquetry and shaped frieze, on cabriole legs with scrolled sabots
Provenance
Formerly at Schloss Ried, Herrsching, Bavaria
Literature
C. Payne, 'François Linke, 1855-1946, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', 2003. See p. 175, pl. 190 & p.183, pl. 198 for illustrations of this Linke model at St. Louis in 1904 & Liège in 1905.
Condition
This table is in good original condition, with marks and scratches consistent with age and use. There is light tarnishing to the gilt-bronze. The piece would benefit from a light clean according to taste, but it is otherwise ready to place. Please not that the mounts on this piece have not been removed for examination.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."