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Louis XV Style Inkwell, Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By Barbedienne
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Inkwell. Designed by Léon Messagé and Cast By The Ferdinand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Fine French Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte De Campan Table Clock by Léon Messagé
Located in New York, NY
Maker: Léon Messagé (1842-1901)
Origin: Paris, France
Date: Early 20th century
Size: 11 3/4 in x
Category
Antique 19th Century French More Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 11.75 in W 9 in D 6.25 in
Louis XV Style Vitrine Table, François Linke and Léon Messagé French, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Léon Messagé.
Index Number 131.
This elegant table vitrine has a glazed hinged top opening to a
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 27.96 in D 22.84 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts designed by Leon Messagé
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
"The Source" Gilt bronze Clock attr. to L. Messagé & F.Linke, France, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
decorated with acanthus and rocks. The design of this clock is characteristic of the style of Léon Messagé
Category
Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 10.4 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Francois Linke Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional garniture in the Louis XV/XVI style with gilt bronze mounts attributed to Léon Messagé
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Belle Époque Ormolu Fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender Attributed François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cast with pierced
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 10 in W 73 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Vitrines Attributed to J.-E. Zwiener, France, Circa 1885
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in PARIS, FR
Léon Messagé whose work was considered as being of the best possible quality.
Léon Messagé is a
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 57.09 in D 17.33 in
Unique Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinet by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parquetry cabinet by François Linke and Léon Messagé
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cupboards
Materials
Bronze
"Rocaille" Bronze Chandelier by E. Colin & Cie , France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
creation of the sculptor and ornamentalist Léon Messagé (1842-1901), who integrated in his ornaments
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Side Tables
By François Linke
Located in Forney, TX
the manner of famous Parisian ébéniste Francois Linke (1855-1946) and bronze sculptor Léon Messagé
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Nouveau influences, employing the sculptor Léon Messagé who is credited with creating the naturalistic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Gueridon
Materials
Ormolu
Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
art-case designed after a model by Francois Linke, the bronze mounts attributed to designs by Léon
Category
Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze
H 43 in W 56.25 in D 67 in
Francois Linke 1855-1946, the Belle Epoque of French Furniture by C Payne (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
of French fashion was at its height. Linke together with sculptor Leon Message created highly
Category
Early 20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
A Rare Belle Epoque Parquetry Inlaid Centre Table, By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Mounts Designed by Léon Messagé.
Signed 'F. Linke'.
This opulent centre table has a beautifully
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 30.71 in
A Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon By Emmanuel Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
that Zwiener is known to have employed. They show the design influence of the sculptor Léon Messagé who
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Gueridon
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Cabinet on Stand after Zweiner
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
taken on Zwiener's sculptor Léon Messagé. For this reason many of Zwiener's pieces have often been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional 19th Century Kingwood and Ormolu Tray Top Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
signature crab-like acanthus mount designed by Leon Messagé. Eleven of these tables à thé are recorded
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 23 in
Special Late 19th Century Bronze Firescreen by Maison Bouhon Frères for Linke
By Bouhon Frères 1, François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
arrows. The sculptural Mounts designed by Leon Message
Stamped BF (Bouhon Frères) and B&C 40 to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Fireplace Tools and Chimne...
Materials
Bronze, Wire, Ormolu
A large Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry table vitrine by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
, which is also the product of a fruitful partnership with the sculptor Léon Messagé, combining Linke's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.93 in W 42.52 in D 26.38 in
Circular Mahogany Guéridon in Manner of Zwiener
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the German Emperor Wilhelm II. In collaboration with the talented French sculptor Leon Messagé
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gueridon
Materials
Mahogany
François Linke a Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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This popular model, originally conceived circa 1887 with mounts designed by Leon Message was also
Category
Early 20th Century Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tables attr. to J.-E. Zwiener, France, circa 1885
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in PARIS, FR
modelled by Léon Messagé whose work was considered as being of the best possible quality.
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Tables
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Whilst his work is synonymous with the firms of Zwiener and Linke, sculptor Léon Messagé’s (1842-1901
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 46 in W 47.25 in D 25.38 in
Late 19th Empire Style Rectangular Coffee or Side Table in François Linke Style
Located in Miami, FL
create a fresh new style and his association with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 23.43 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
By Maison Millet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and Linke, sculptor Léon Messagé’s (1842-1901)
Overall Height (To top of light-bulb): 54 inches
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 54 in W 47.5 in D 25.25 in
E. Colin & Cie, Patinated Bronze Art Nouveau Thistle Chandelier, France 1900s
By E. Colin & Cie 1
Located in PARIS, FR
, notably with stylish lighting fixtures designed by Léon Messagé.
Category
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Regence Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bureau Plat by Zwiener, circa 1890
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
furniture, often inspired by the public collections in France. He employed as his sculptor, Léon Messagé
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
form of a chariot or gondola, is in the high Rococo style of the sculptor Léon Messagé as promoted in
Category
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
H 15.95 in W 14.77 in D 7.88 in
French 19th-20th Century Mahogany & Mounted Gueridon Table, Attr. François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fresh new style and his association with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a highly
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque End Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 30.25 in Dm 22.25 in
Giltwood Thermometer & Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880
By François Linke
Located in PARIS, FR
commissions. Later Linke decided to collaborate with the well-known sculptor Léon Messagé and integrated new
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 34.65 in Dm 9.85 in
French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Guéridon Side-Table, Attr. François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fresh new style and his association with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a highly
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Gueridon
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Five-Drawer, Marble Top Chiffonier by Zwiener, circa 1880
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
inspired by the public collections in France. He employed as his sculptor, Léon Messagé, the genius
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 31.89 in D 18.12 in
Pair Gilt-Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Attributed to Léon Messagé.
Signed ‘FL’ to back of the bronzes. The underside seat tacking stencilled '10
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marquetry Center Table, François Linke Attr.
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a highly original series of designs, based on the
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 30.13 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Marquetry Coffee Table, Manner of F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a highly original series of designs, based on the Rococo style fused with
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 21.63 in W 28.13 in D 20 in
A Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
rococo, style which Linke interpreted with the help of the sculptor Léon Messagé to create his
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
H 100.4 in W 86.62 in D 22.84 in
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
mounts. The smart design of this item possibly points to the assistance of the sculptor Léon Messagé who
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 36.23 in W 24.81 in D 16.54 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Side-Table by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
create a fresh new style and his association with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé resulted in a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 27 in W 18.5 in D 13.38 in
Rare Matched Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Vitrines by Zwiener, circa 1890
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
collections in France. He employed as his sculptor, Léon Messagé, the genius Parisian sculptor.
Zwieners
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 56.3 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Pr French 19th-20th Century Ormolu Mounted Side-Tables Zwiener-Jansen Successeur
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant sculptor, Léon Messagé, worked initially for Zwiener and subsequently, upon Zwiener's departure
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 34.25 in Dm 19.38 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Vitrines with Wedgwood Plaques by Zwiener, circa 1880
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
asymmetry, typical of the work of his bronze sculptor Léon Messagé. The mounts employed on this rare pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 64.97 in W 38.98 in D 14.97 in
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Table Vitrine by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
sculptor Léon Messagé, with whom he worked for his gold medal winning stand at the 1900 Paris Exhibition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 22.45 in
Rare Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Pedestal Desk by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
kneehole. The distinctive shell, as designed by Linke's sculptor Léon Messagé, is held by delicate tendrils
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 30.32 in W 58.27 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted 19th Century French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Petit
Located in Benington, Herts
Francois Linke and Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener. Both of these firms used mounts supplied by LÈon MessagÈ (1842
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 38.59 in W 32.68 in D 15.36 in
A Very Fine French 19th CenturyOrmolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Double-Door Vitrine
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. Together with the sculptor Léon Messagé he developed a style that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
H 92 in W 51.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu and Vernis Martin Vitrine Attributed to F. Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Léon Messagé and later used by François Linke. Indeed many of the mounts on this cabinet, whilst
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 74.75 in W 34.5 in D 18.25 in
French Marquetry Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
something startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. Together with the sculptor Léon Messagé he developed a
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Center Tables
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Petit Corner Vitrine by François Linke, French, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
shell, as designed by Linke's sculptor Léon Messagé, is held by delicate tendrils of acanthus quietly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Corner Cupboards
Materials
Bronze
H 44.89 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
A French Ormolu Mounted Tulip-Wood Vitrine by Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, to something startlingly new and vital in its immediacy. Together with the sculptor Léon Messagé he
Category
Early 20th Century French Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Vitrine with Vernis Martin Panels by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
panel to the door. The distinctive shell, as designed by Linke's sculptor Léon Messagé, is held by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 66.54 in W 35.44 in D 16.93 in
19th-20th Century Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Mounted, François Linke Atrributed
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Léon Messagé (French, 1842-1901), the serpentine shaped front door with an ornate marquetry and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
H 69 in W 34 in D 14.88 in
Fine 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Cabinet by Joseph Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The similarities are made more likely by the fact that the brilliant sculptor, Léon Messagé, worked
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wonderful 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table by Joseph Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Long Island City, NY
brilliant sculptor, Léon Messagé, worked initially for Zwiener and subsequently, upon Zwiener’s departure
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Royal Francois Link chest of drawers, oak with gilt bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS DESIGN AFTER FRANÇOIS LINKE & LÉON MESSAGÉ
Finely chased, gilded fittings
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 38.59 in W 58.27 in D 27.17 in
Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode, Possibly by François Linke, circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
famous Parisian sculptor Léon Messagé who worked extensively with François Linke. He incorporated the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 37.8 in W 51.58 in D 19.69 in
Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nouveau style. Linke's frequent collaborator for his designs was the celebrated sculptor Léon Messagé. In
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptor Léon Messagé. In 1904, he was made Officier de L'Instruction Publique, and in 1905 he was called
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany King Size Bed by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
designs were almost certainly created in collaboration with the enigmatic sculptor Léon Messagé, who
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 60 in W 80.5 in D 91 in
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