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A French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted walnut and kingwood bureau-de-dame, by François Linke
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A French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted walnut and kingwood bureau-de-dame, by François Linke
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This secrétaire is a perfect example of the exhuberant rococo style introduced by the designer and sculptor Léon Messagé and developed by François Linke, announcing the Art Nouveau.
The French sculptor Léon Messagé (1842-1901) collaborated with the most established cabinet makers of his time. He notably worked for Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener in the 1880s when he was celebrated for his ingenious designs before collaborating with Linke for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle which was the success of his career.
François Linke (1855-1946) was born in Bohemia, but moved to Paris where he established his business circa 1880 at 170, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, and after 1900 opened a showroom at 26, Place Vendôme. He made a great impact at the Paris 1900 Exposition Universelle at which he presented vigorous reinterpretations of the Rococo style. He was awarded a Gold medal and his success acquired wealthy patrons from across the world.
Literature:
Christopher Payne, François Linke (1855-1946), The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, 2003.
Camille Mestdagh, Pierre Lécoules, L'Ameublement d'art français (1850-1900), 2010.


