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François Linke (1855–1946), Paris, late 19th century, elegantly curved hardwood frame, with rosewood veneer and marquetry in various exotic woods with cube-pattern and foliate motifs, polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, one drawer, finely chased gilt bronze mounts, marked FL on the reverse and signed F. Linke on one corner mount, top with border, 75 x 110 x 66 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. (MIN)
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One of the most important cabinetmakers of the Parisian 'Belle Epoque', Linke was born in Pankraz (Bohemia/Austria-Hungary). After studying cabinetmaking for two years in Vienna, he first went to Germany and subsequently, in 1875, to France, where he worked for the renowned cabinetmaker Antoine KRIEGER. Following a brief stay in Vienna in 1879, he returned to Paris, where he established his own workshop in 1881. Initially he produced furniture for his former employer A. Krieger, but the outstanding quality of his work soon enabled him to build up a clientele of his own. His collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, who was responsible for the design of the bronzes, proved decisive for both his future style and his meteoric career. Together they assembled a collection for the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 that brought Linke international fame. He succeeded in creatively combining the classical Louis XV style with Art Nouveau. Works by François Linke are represented in all the world's major museums and are highly sought after on the art market.
Lit.:
Christopher Payne, François Linke, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, p. 191
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
François Linke (1855–1946), Paris, late 19th century, elegantly curved hardwood frame, with rosewood veneer and marquetry in various exotic woods with cube-pattern and foliate motifs, polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, one drawer, finely chased gilt bronze mounts, marked FL on the reverse and signed F. Linke on one corner mount, top with border, 75 x 110 x 66 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. (MIN)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (AS).
Please note our information on CITES/conservation legislation/export from the EU on page 5
One of the most important cabinetmakers of the Parisian 'Belle Epoque', Linke was born in Pankraz (Bohemia/Austria-Hungary). After studying cabinetmaking for two years in Vienna, he first went to Germany and subsequently, in 1875, to France, where he worked for the renowned cabinetmaker Antoine KRIEGER. Following a brief stay in Vienna in 1879, he returned to Paris, where he established his own workshop in 1881. Initially he produced furniture for his former employer A. Krieger, but the outstanding quality of his work soon enabled him to build up a clientele of his own. His collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, who was responsible for the design of the bronzes, proved decisive for both his future style and his meteoric career. Together they assembled a collection for the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 that brought Linke international fame. He succeeded in creatively combining the classical Louis XV style with Art Nouveau. Works by François Linke are represented in all the world's major museums and are highly sought after on the art market.
Lit.:
Christopher Payne, François Linke, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, p. 191
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
