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François Linke Clocks

French, 1855-1946

François Linke, the most important French ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Linke's superior work spread quickly through France and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. Linke is celebrated for designing highly innovative furnishings by infusing the Rococo style with the Art Nouveau trends of Paris and this Louis XV style desk exemplifies his highly original style.

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Creator: François Linke
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art. The clock represents over a decade of design and craftsmanship. Only six examples of this model were ever completed due to the extraordinary labor and cost involved. Building just one had a production cost of 22,966 francs, the equivalent of approximately eight years' wages for the average French worker in 1900. The clock is illustrated on the spine of Christopher Payne’s definitive monograph on Linke. Mahdi Al-Tajir, one of the world’s most important collectors, later acquired the present model. Another is located at Whitehall, the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was acquired by Rockefeller’s partner, Henry Flagler...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau François Linke Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

$785,000
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke. The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Linke Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

$24,828
Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Francois Linke gilt bonze mounted kingwood and satine regulator de Parquet circa 1900. Signed F. Linke. Measures: Height 106, width 24, depth 14 Â ½ inches. Literature: Francois...
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Early 1900s Antique François Linke Clocks

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Bronze

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet
Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

$275,000
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique François Linke Clocks

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Bronze

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

$55,000
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century ormolu and white marble mantel clock by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 56cm, width 39cm, depth 25cm This impressive mantel clock commands attention with i...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique François Linke Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

$13,241 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble clock depicting Diana and Cupid, by François Linke.  French, circa 1890. Signe...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique François Linke Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890

$24,828
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Marks to movement: ELR, 1903, R73 to underside of lid. Origin: French Date: circa 1900 Dimension: 17 1/2 x 12 x 6 1/2 inches.
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H 17.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
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By Mathieu Planchon
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François Linke clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

François Linke clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of François Linke clocks, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by François Linke were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider clocks by Jean-François Denière, Jacob Petit, and Susse Frères. Prices for François Linke clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $20,025 and can go as high as $275,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $47,320.

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