A gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and amaranth guéridon by François Linke, index nr. 146 late 19th century

surmounted by a brèche violette marble top, on three cabriole legs joined by a lower shelf, on gilt-bronze sabots; signed F. Linke on one corner mount 

In good original condition, this table has minor marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The gilt-bronze, tarnished throughout, would benefit from a clean according to taste. This piece is otherwise ready to place.
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Related literature

C. Payne, François Linke 1855-1946: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 57

Linke produced at least three versions of this model, one with marble and one with parquetry top, and a third one without lower shelf. 

A virtually identical table, also with a brèche violette top, sold Replica Shoes 's New York, 15 October 2015, lot 53.