LOUIS XVI CHEST OF DRAWERS Stamped by François Linke, after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener In amaranth, satinwood and fruitwood veneer, chased and gilded bronze ornamentation, restored peach blossom marble top, recessed front decorated with quartefeuille marquetry on a background of lattice work and gardener's trophies, opening with five drawers, flared sides, cambered legs adorned with foliate bronze sabots, signed. F. Linke on the lingotière of the right front jamb; minor veneer damage and missing parts H.:93 cm (36 ½ in.) l.:169 cm (66 ½ in.) P.:65 cm (25 ½ in.) A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted, amaranth, satinwood and marquetry commode, signed by François Linke, after a model by Jean-Henri Riesener

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