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Ormolu, Kingwood and Vernis Martin Side Cabinet by Linke
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Kingwood, Vernis Martin and Gilt-Bronze mounted side cabinet by Linke
French, Late 19th Century
Height 127cm, width 147cm, depth 50cm
Made in the late-nineteenth century in the height of the French Belle Époque, this exceptional ormolu, kingwood, and Vernis Martin cabinet is an exquisite example of the work of Francois Linke, a leading ébéniste and craftsman of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century. Bearing significant similarities to examples by Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener, another leading maker with whom Linke probably worked early in his career, it consists of a central three-shelved cabinet space, decorated with a Classical Vernis Martin panel, a veined marble top, and an array of intricate and meticulously cast ormolu mounts.
The cabinet features a fleur-de-pecher marble top, above an acanthus cast leaf-and-dart style frieze, with a pair of female herms on either frontal corner, the bodies of which taper into foliate beams that extend to the lion's paw feet. The central panel contains a Classical-style painting of a warrior goddess standing above a hero who lies on the ground, his arms strewn before him, as she calls him to action. This is centred beneath by a grotesque mask, and above by a shell-shaped mount, distinctive of Linke's work.
Behind the lock mount the stamp reads 'CT. LINKE / SERRURERIE / PARIS', and the wood is stamped 'F. LINKE' five times. The tones and grains of the wood contrast and combine beautifully to accentuate the cabinet's elegant design and structure; the radiant, immaculately cast ormolu mounts demonstrate Linke's exceptional artistry and style, and together the variety of materials and techniques create an unmissable, and unparalleled piece of French antique craftsmanship and design.
- Creator:François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 50.01 in (127 cm)Width: 57.88 in (147 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 144431stDibs: LU95636888833
François Linke
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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