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French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke

$18,500
£13,842.07
€16,064.82
CA$25,758.97
A$28,973.13
CHF 15,027.73
MX$351,465.17
NOK 190,542.71
SEK 179,311.36
DKK 119,848.16
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A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an allegorical carving of musical instruments within a wreath, flanked by carved quivers and twin open scrolled armrests carved with an acanthus design, raised on six tapered fluted legs. Stamped 'Linke' on the armrest, Paris, circa 1900. François Linke (d. 1946) was awarded the gold medal for his Grand Bureau at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. He was the most celebrated Ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, he moved to Paris in 1881. He produced furniture of the highest quality at his workshops at 170, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, and established showrooms at 26, Place Vendme. Some of Linke's early productions were neither signed or stamped. Measures: Height 47 1/2 inches (120.7 cm) Width 78 1/4 inches (198.8 cm) Depth 39 inches (99.1 cm) Seat height 19 3/4 inches (50.2 cm).
  • Creator:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Width: 78.25 in (198.76 cm)Depth: 39 in (99.06 cm)Seat Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A beautiful & great quality sofa-settee by the renown Parisian cabinet maker François Linke. All gilding is original with minor touch-ups and in great condition. The upholstery is recent and in great condition with minor wear. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A24881stDibs: LU1796221106232

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