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Lot Essay
This popular model by Linke was introduced in1890 and, in the present bijouterie glass version, was part of Linke's award-winning display at the Paris Exposition Universellein 1900, illustrated in situ in C. Payne, François Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 122, pl. 137. Linke created several variants, including a fleur de pêcher marble-topped table, which was displayed in Linke's Place Vendôme showrooms in 1903 (ibid, pp. 160 & 161, pls. 171 & 172). Another vitrine-table by Linke was sold Christie's, New York, 18 November 2014, lot 101 ($43,750).
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IN THE MANNER OF ADAM WEISWEILER, BY FRANÇOIS LINKE, INDEX NO. 114, PARIS, CIRCA 1900 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY VITRINE TABLEEstimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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This fine vitrine table is in very fine, highly original overall condition. There are some surface marks and light scratches, consistent with age and handling, primarily to the mahogany to the top. The ormolu retaining its original gilding, with the expected rubbing to the high points and traces of tarnish. Three of the sunflower rosettes to the inside of the table with verdigris which could benefit from a gentle cleaning. The velvet lining with light wear. There is no key. Ready to place.
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Lot 77Sale 20039
IN THE MANNER OF ADAM WEISWEILER, BY FRANÇOIS LINKE, INDEX NO. 114, PARIS, CIRCA 1900 A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY VITRINE TABLEEstimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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