Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Side Table

A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV-Style Mahogany, Tulipwood, Parquetry and Ormolu-Mounted Oval Guéridon - Side-Table, attributed to François Linke (1855–1946).The oval top ven...

A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV style Mahogany, Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze (Ormolu) Mounted Side Table by Franc¸ois Linke (1855-1946). The square shaped table fitted with a Bre^che Violette marble top with a gilt bronze trim, the body surmounted on each corner with bronze caryatid mounts of female busts with laced-tied outfits, the a parquetry apron surmounted with acanthus ormolu mounts and a lower parquetry shelf, all raised on four cabriolet legs ending with gilt bronze sabots. Signed on one mount: F. Linke. Circa: Paris, 1900. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau...

A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu side table / writing desk. The table is raised by Fine circular tapered fluted legs with ormolu sabots, top caps ...

A beautiful and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Kingwood, ormolu, and Brocatelle Violette side table attributed to François Linke. The table is raised by cir...