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Fine Bronze Mounted Lion Head Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Desk Manner Linke
$7,995
£6,051.36
€6,968.04
CA$11,373.72
A$12,320.55
CHF 6,487.27
MX$149,546.06
NOK 80,904.44
SEK 76,493.25
DKK 52,018.47
About the Item
This fine bronze mounted French Louis XVI style mahogany desk, in the manner of François Linke, represents the height of 19th to early 20th-century craftsmanship and refinement. Exquisitely designed, the desk features exceptional gilt bronze ormolu mounts, including elaborate lion head motifs, neoclassical swags, rosettes, and intricate scrolling details that exemplify the Louis XVI taste for symmetry and elegance.
The desk is constructed from rich mahogany wood, providing a deep, warm tone that beautifully complements the brilliance of the gilt bronze. The rectangular top sits above a frieze of three drawers, including a center drawer adorned with a scrolling arabesque ormolu mount and flanking drawers with striking lion head escutcheons and festoon details. Standing on elegant tapered legs with fluted panels, each finished with gilt bronze mounts and sabot feet, this piece showcases refined proportions and extraordinary artistry.
Perfect as a statement writing desk, executive desk, or centerpiece in a study or library, this Louis XVI style bureau recalls the grandeur of Parisian ébénistes like Linke. For collectors and interior designers, it offers both utility and timeless luxury, embodying the prestige of French decorative arts.
- Similar to:François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 58.5 in (148.59 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor signs of age and use. Slight bow to desk on one side. Patina to dore' bronze ormolu.
- Seller Location:Swedesboro, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2091339817892
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