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François Linke 1855 - 1946 A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and vernis martin decorated vitrine cabinets Paris, circa 1890, retailed by Maple & Co.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- François Linke
- mahogany
- height 4 ft. 10 3/4 in.; width 37 3/8 in.; depth 16 1/2 in.
- 149 cm; 95 cm; 42 cm
each surmounted by a marble top and fitted with a glazed and vernis martin mounted door opening to two glass shelves and a red-velvet lined shelf, each marble top with a blue crayon mark 7952 to the underside, each mount to apron signed F. Linke, one with a white ivorine label inscribed FROM / MAPLE & CO / LIMITED / LONDON & PARIS.
Condition
Overall in good condition; minor chips to edges of marble tops; slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze mounts and retaining its original gilding; inpainting to vernis martin panels and with some craquelure in places; slight oxidation to scrolled sabots.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.