A French late 19th/early 20th century ormolu mounted mahogany and bois satine parquetry bureau p...

A French late 19th/early 20th century ormolu mounted mahogany and bois satine parquetry bureau plat signed: 'F. Linke', made or retailed by Haentges Freres With cube inlay, the gilt tooled leather inset top with a gilt bronze reeded edge, above one long central frieze drawer mounted with an ormolu relief tablet depicting frolicking and music making putti within a beaded surround, flanked by two deep drawers each mounted with a basket of flowers on an acanthus spray pedestal issuing scrolled foliage and a flowerhead, on foliate mounted stop-fluted tapering legs, the mounted edging to the top signed: 'F. Linke', twice stamped: 'Haentges Fres', unfortunately at some point a hole has been drilled through the top, approximately : 171cm wide x 96cm deep x 76cm high , (67in wide x 37 1/2in deep x 29 1/2in high) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com