FINE LOUIS XVI STYLE ELABORATELY CARVED GILT-WOOD TORCHERE, CIRCA 1900
Attributed Francoise Linke, [number 1546], the circular dished top above a garland hung tri-part standard centering an urn, on scrolled tripod legs.

Height 5 ft., Diameter of top 17 in.

Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, April 1, 2007

cf. The offered torchere may very well be the example illustrated in Christopher Payne, Francoise Linke, (see below) bought from Linke by Jean Bieder, and a possible repurchase from the Estate of Elaise Meyer. Also referenced and illustrated, Christopher Payne, Francoise Linke, 1855-1946, 'The Belle Epoque of French Furniture', Antique Collectors Club, 2003, p. 431.

Overall Excellent Condition, quality of carving and gilt surface is superior, crisp and bright, no evidence of damage or past repair.

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