François LINKE (1855 - 1946) after RIESENER - Lot 135

François LINKE (1855 - 1946) after RIESENER Louis XVI-style "Table des muses" in mahogany and veneered wood, decorated with marquetry depicting an allegory of science in foliage and flower frames. It opens with a drawer in the waistband adorned with marquetry featuring four putti holding the attributes of science. Richly decorated with chased and gilded bronzes and openwork foliage and flowers. Fluted legs in chased bronze with foliage ending in leafy balls. Signed F.Linke on the top bronze mould. 19th century 75 x 109 x 60 cm Our salon table is a copy of the "Table des Muses" delivered by Riesener in 1771 to Mr. de Fontanieu, Intendant Général des meubles de la Couronne, now in the Louvre Museum.