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A Francois Linke Vitrine Cabinet

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:15,000.00 USD Estimated At:60,000.00 - 90,000.00 USD
A Francois Linke Vitrine Cabinet
<B>A Monumental French Rococo-style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Vitrine Cabinet</B></I><BR><BR>Francois Linke, Paris, France<BR>Circa 1900<BR>Satine veneer on oak carcass with parquetry inlay, gilt bronze, glass, mirror<BR>Marks: signed <I>F. Linke,</B></I> stamped <I>FL</B></I><BR>105 inches high x 63 inches wide x 21.5 inches deep<BR><BR>In the Rococo style with two partially glazed doors with shaped gilt bronze outlined panels of parquetry inlay with satine banding, the glazing with shaped gilt bronze outline with female profiles and acanthus scroll at outer upper corners and floral scroll at inner corners; gilt bronze shell centering shaped lower rail; female caryatid figures with feathered hats chutes at knees, raised on cabriole legs with hairy paw sabot; arched pediment with dart molding with radiating mask at center; pendant acanthus leaf mounts to upper corners; the sides with framed parquetry inlay with satine banding over masks at bottom; fitted with mirrored back and glass shelves. <B>Condition Report:</B> Normal signs of wear as appropriate with age. Losses and repairs to veneer.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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