A mahogany and boxwood gilt bronze-mounted bureau, signed François Linke, France, late 19th C.

H 92 x L 127 x D 62 cm

Executed in mahogany and boxwood on oak, with ormolu and brass mountings. The curved oblong form desk with a pale brown leather writing surface, the serpentine front with a central drawer flanked by two drawers on either side. The upper section with compartments flanked by two drawers. Each side is finished with an inlaid decor. We find the engraved signature 'F. Linke' on the mounting in the upper right corner.