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French Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Yellow-Upholstered Armchair by François Linke

$38,673.09
£28,000
€33,322.36
CA$53,632.11
A$53,960.64
CHF 31,320.56
MX$657,634.28
NOK 361,520.57
SEK 370,968.68
DKK 249,074.81

About the Item

A Rare Fauteuil de Bureau In the Louis XV Style By François Linke An armchair of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from purpleheart and adorned with fine hand-chased and fire-gilded bronze mounts, the upholstered shaped backrest surmounted by a bearded ormolu mask, the open scrolled armrests meeting the padded seat, the chair standing on curved cabriole legs with ormolu foliate cast sabots and dressed with stylised ormolu acanthus to the knees, one of which is signed 'F. Linke.' French, circa 1905 Dimensions: H: 38.5 in / 98 cm W: 27.5 in / 70 cm D: 23.5 in / 60 cm According to Christopher Payne, furniture historian and author of the definitive volume on François Linke, this armchair is a variation of index no. 840 & no. 1333. Both iterations are based on the same frame design and were finished with varying ormolu mounts. Comparative literature: Christopher Payne, François Linke, (1855 - 1946), The Belle Époque of French Furniture, Antique Collectors' Club, (Woodbridge) 2003, pp. 422 & 486 showing related examples in the St Antoine showrooms.
  • Creator:
    François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ormolu,Purpleheart,Upholstery
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 102391stDibs: LU954744755382

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