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Belle Époque Ormolu Fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender Attributed François Linke

$12,950
$17,95027% Off
£9,945.04
£13,784.8327% Off
€11,396.90
€15,797.2427% Off
CA$18,230.40
CA$25,269.1727% Off
A$20,422.08
A$28,307.0527% Off
CHF 10,641.76
CHF 14,750.5527% Off
MX$249,107.21
MX$345,287.6027% Off
NOK 135,232.42
NOK 187,445.7127% Off
SEK 127,514.53
SEK 176,747.9527% Off
DKK 85,063.32
DKK 117,906.3027% Off

About the Item

A fine French Belle Époque ormolu fireplace Mantel Andiron Fender, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) and probably designed by Léon Messagé (1842-1901), of serpentine form, cast with pierced scrolls, shells, shields and acanthus. A truly fantastic quality fender. circa 1890-1900, Paris. Measures: Width: 72 3/4 inches (184.7 cm) Height: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Depth: 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm).
  • Attributed to:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)Léon Messagé (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly fantastic quality fender. Superb fine chasing and gilt. A very rare and large. Some gilt fading and wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A15471stDibs: LU179628618603

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