Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century
Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century

Mahogany and gilded bronze display case. Francois Linke, . France, late 19th century

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A magnificent three-bar display case created by the legendary French furniture workshop François Linke, personifying the luxury and sophistication of decorative art of the late 19th century. The product is made of noble mahogany and decorated with rich gilded bronze decor. The central door of the display case is an elegant composition of gilded bronze on inlaid wood with marquetry elements, demonstrating exceptional mastery of style. In the center is a graceful muse with a musical instrument, symbolizing the art of music. The muse rises on a pedestal in the form of a fountain, surrounded by figures of nymphs with fine detailing. The composition is complemented by ornate ornaments of plant motifs, garlands and vases filled with fruits of paradise. The upper part of the composition is crowned by a pair of birds of paradise carrying a flower garland with a central lampshade decorated with elegant roses and lilies. The upper frieze of the display case is decorated with garlands of flowers, playful satyrs and musical grotesques, creating a picturesque scene with elements of classical symbolism. The corners of the display case are decorated with massive decorative overlays in the form of mascarons with floral ornaments made of gilded bronze, giving the product solemnity and expressiveness. A distinctive feature is the finest embossing of decorative elements, detailed drawing of flower wreaths, emphasizing the elegance of the silhouettes of the panels. The upper part of the display case is completed with a marble tabletop made of light Carara marble with green veins, harmonizing with shades of mahogany and adding completeness to the overall image of the product. The side parts of the display case are made with glass doors with chamfers, emphasizing the elegance placed above the panels of the inlaid wood decorated with flower garlands. Inside the display case there are glass shelves against the background of mirrors, creating space for the exhibition of collectibles. The display case rests on elegant legs decorated with decorative gilded elements, completing the harmonious image of the product. Dimensions: 164 x 145 x 40 cm. France, late 19th century.
Art:
europe
Height:
164 cm
Width:
145 cm
Depth:
40 cm
Period:
Late 19th century
Style:
Louis XVI
Country:
France
Material:
Mahogany and Gilded bronze mercury, Marquetry, Marble
Condition:
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Linke François
Francois Linke Francois Linke 1855-1946, is an outstanding French cabinetmaker of the last quarter of the 19th century. A legendary master of the first half of the 20th century. Comes from Silesian Germans. He studied the craft in a German environment and in Vienna. In 1875 he finally settled in Paris. He opened a workshop in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, where he worked mainly for other manufacturers. The year of the master’s triumph was 1900 and the World Exhibition in Paris. Having risked everything by putting together a grandiose exhibition without insurance contracts, Linke gained worldwide fame and renown, with clients all over the world. His original sound of the styles of Louis XV and XVI, multiplied by the willfulness of Art Nouveau, gave an unusually bright chord of forms and decorations. In an era of crisis of traditional furniture, it remained the flagship of the industry. They wrote: “The work of M. Linke... was an example of what can be done by seeking inspiration among the classical examples of Louis XV and XVI without in any sense copying these great works. M. Linke′s work was original in the full sense of the word and as such appealed to the intelligent seekers of truly artistic things in the exhibition. Remarkable talent was used to create magnificent works. exhibited furniture." His salon on Place Vendôme attracted special clients. One of them was the sheikh of Egypt, for whom Linke furnished a palace that surpassed Versailles in beauty and wealth. Linke retained the palm of cabinet-making until the second world wave. He retired in the late 1930s and died in 1946.
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