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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND VERNIS MARTIN MEUBLE D'APPUI PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF FRANÇOIS LINKE |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- 96cm. high, 79cm. wide, 38.5cm. deep; 3ft. 1¾in., 2ft. 7in., 1ft. 3¼in.
each with a mottled brown marble top above a frieze drawer and cupboard, applied with painted panels, apparently unsigned
Condition
These cabinets are superb quality. Marbles good, one possibly with old repair - well done and barely discernible. Minor rim chips. Bronzes good. One apron and return mount lifting slightly - easily secured. Painted panels with cracqulure and some small losses to varnish/paint.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Linke is arguably one of the best French late 19th century ebenistes producing models in historic styles and these cabinets seem very much in his manner this comparison is based upon a desk illustrated by Christopher Payne, Francois Linke 1855-1946, Woodbridge, 2003, p.36, with similar mounts, in vernis martin and also unsigned. Certainly the quality of the present cabinets suggest a maker of some standing.