A Francois Linke gilt-bronze mounted marble urn

Fourth-quarter 19th Century
Signed to mount: F. Linke
The gilt-bronze mounted carved purple fleur de pecher marble urn with radial foliate trim, flower bud finial, and two scrolling cattail handles raised on a square stepped pedestal with foliate border
25" H x 19" W x 12" D
Condition Report: Overall good condition with minor scuffs and oxidation to bronze commensurate with age. A 2" area of minor chipping to the urn foot. Two chips to the urn foot under the edge of one bronze mount. Scattered areas of minor rubbed surface abrasion to the marble. One side of bronze pedestal with inward indentation. Visible inherent surface-reaching fractures in stone.