Lot Essay
A cliché for index number 793 is illustrated C. Payne, François Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 499.
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AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTOINE-ROBERT GAUDREAUX, BY FRANCOIS LINKE, INDEX NUMBER 793, PARIS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Details
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD COMMODE A VANTAUX
AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTOINE-ROBERT GAUDREAUX, BY FRANCOIS LINKE, INDEX NUMBER 793, PARIS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The serpentine brèche Medicis marble top above a central mask and two pairs of drawers with dragon-cast handles, on acanthus-sheathed scrolled legs, the reverse of the bronzes variously incised FL, one dragon-handle bearing the later inscription F.Linke
38¼ in. (97 cm.) high, 74 in. (188 cm.) wide, 27 in. (69 cm.) deep
AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTOINE-ROBERT GAUDREAUX, BY FRANCOIS LINKE, INDEX NUMBER 793, PARIS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY
The serpentine brèche Medicis marble top above a central mask and two pairs of drawers with dragon-cast handles, on acanthus-sheathed scrolled legs, the reverse of the bronzes variously incised FL, one dragon-handle bearing the later inscription F.Linke
38¼ in. (97 cm.) high, 74 in. (188 cm.) wide, 27 in. (69 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Bonhams & Butterfield, San Francisco, 10 March 1987, lot 704.
Sale room notice
Please note the correct Linke index number for this model is 793, rather than 751, as stated in the catalogue description. The correct index number is now reflected on Christie's LotFinder.
Please note that the marble top on this commode sustained several breaks during transit to Christie's galleries. The marble top will be expertly repaired by a qualified restorer at Christie's expense. Restoration will take place immediately following the sale exhibition.
Please note that the marble top on this commode sustained several breaks during transit to Christie's galleries. The marble top will be expertly repaired by a qualified restorer at Christie's expense. Restoration will take place immediately following the sale exhibition.