DESCRIPTION

A fantastic French kingwood & parquetry envelope table. The top opens with four flaps with playing surface. The interior front with drawer & gilt bronze mounts all sides
stood firmly on four tapering legs. Stamped CT Linke to lock.

Circa 1880

François Linke (1855-1946) was born in Bohemia, but moved to Paris where he established his business. From around 1881-1882 he traded independently at 170, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, also, after 1900, at 26, Place Vendôme. He made a great impact at the 1900 Exposition Universelle at which he presented vigorous reinterpretations of the Rococo style in French furniture. Linke was aided by the sculptor Léon Message, who designed sculptural mounts for him and other pieces on his stands at the major international exhibitions, and by some of the most skilled Parisian craftsmen. Linke was awarded a Gold medal and his success acquired wealthy patrons from across the world. He was admired so much in France that he was awarded with the 'Croix de la Légion d'Honneur' in 1906.




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