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A French 19th-20th C. Louis XV Gilt Bronze-Mounted Table, Manner François Linke

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A very fine French 19th/20th century Louis XV style oval gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, walnut and satinwood veneered parquetry occasional center table fitted with a frieze drawer, in manner of François Linke (1855-1946). The top with a diamond-shaped parquetry design within a banded gilt bronze rim, the frieze surmounted all around with allegorical masks of maidens, playful Putti, cornucopias, rams, musical instruments, ribbons, acanthus and vines, each leg with ram-heads mound and gilt bronze sabots. (Unsigned/unmarked), Paris, circa 1895-1910. François Linke (1855-1946): Considered the finest French cabinet maker of the late 19th and early 20th century. By 1875, Linke who was born in Pankraz Bohemia, had arrived in Paris and established an independent workshop. His early works were mainly copies of important eighteenth century models. Linke received major attention at the Paris Exposition Universelle when he presented his totally new style, of Rococo with the addition of the new ‘Art Nouveau’ fluidity. He was awarded the Gold Medal for his extraordinary Grand Bureau. Linke also exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Liege in Belgium, and the Franco-British exhibition in London in 1908. His work has long been admired for its exceptional quality and innovative interpretation of the Louis XV and Art Nouveau styles. Measures: Height 30 1/4 inches (76.9 cm). Width 39 1/4 inches (99.7 cm). Depth 25 1/4 inches (64.2 cm).
  • Similar to:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.25 in (76.84 cm)Width: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Depth: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1895-1910
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful, great quality and very decorative table in good condition having recently been refinished and the ormolu washed. All gilt on bronze mounts is original. Finely chased ormolu and fine attention to detail.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A18431stDibs: LU1796215755282

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