French Louis XV style bureau plat/ writing desk, ormolu signed F. Linke (Francois Linke, French, 1855-1946), late 19th/ early 20th c., having matched veneer mahogany case with banded parquetry trim, scrolled foliate bronze dore mounts, inset gilt embossed leather writing surface, finished on all sides, front fitted with central faux drawer front, flanked on both sides by two drawers, back with five faux drawers, rising on cabriole legs, ending on sabots, approx 31.75"h, 67"w, 35.5"d **Provenance: the contents of the prominent San Antonio Holt Family's Terrell Hills home**
9.24.22-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3222- the desk is in sturdy condition, drawers slide smoothly to one side and are faux on the other, the embossed leather top is intact with small professional restorations to at corners (see images), leather further exhibits some surface wear, divots and abrasions, gilt embossing is with fading, ormolu mounts appear present and intact, I note some patination, mellowing/rubs, and light wear, I observe some light rubs, small losses, and minor wear to wood, the rear left leg (on side with faux drawers) has a small veneer loss to inner leg, all commensurate with age and use, I am not an expert on such furniture so have taken numerous high resolution images for your review
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