- A FRENCH MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY TABLE
A FRENCH MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY TABLE DE CHEVETA French gilt bronze mounted mahogany and parquetry table de chevetFrancois Linkelate 19th/early 20th centuryheight 32in (81.5cm); width 15 3/4in (40cm); depth 15 1/4in (38.5cm) Provenance:With Richa
- A FRENCH GILT BRONZE MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY
A FRENCH GILT BRONZE MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY BEDA French gilt bronze mounted mahogany and parquetry bedattributed to Francois Linkelate 19th/early 20th centuryheight 58in (147.5cm); width 49 1/2in (126cm); depth 79in (200.5cm) Provenance:With Rich
- FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ROLL TOP DESK,
FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ROLL TOP DESK, CA. 1900Francois Linke French roll top desk, ca. 1900 , signed on lock, 47 1/2" h., 42" w. Provenance: A Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania Estate.
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Condition:
Overall very good condition. Discoloration/touch-up to feet. Veneer repairs at tops of front legs, possibly repaired breaks.
- FRENCH LOUIS XV MANNER ORMOLU MOUNTED
FRENCH LOUIS XV MANNER ORMOLU MOUNTED TEA TABLE French Louis XV manner two-tier wooden tea table mounted with ormolu caryatid supports on tapering cabriole legs with ormolu paw feet, in the style of Francois Linke. 40" H x 28" diameter.
- MAISON KRIEGER (PARIS) MAHOGANY VANITY,
MAISON KRIEGER (PARIS) MAHOGANY VANITY, LATE 19TH C.A beautiful French mahogany vanity crafted by Maison Krieger (Paris, fl. 1826-1910) circa the end of the 19th century. Tastefully hand-carved and gilt foliate details and finely cast ormolu drawer pulls. Drawer locks are impressed "MON. KRIEGER AMEUBLEMENT PARIS". Includes its matching side chair. Maison Krieger was a significant creator of fine furnishings in the 19th century, which first rose to prominence at Paris's 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie. The house was noted as a favorite client of legendary ebiniste Francois Linke in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The vanity measures 64" x 45 1/2" x 25 1/2", and the side chair measures 34 3/4" x 17" x 18 3/4".
Condition
Mild general wear and patina indicative of age. Light scratching to the top surface. One minor wood split near the crest of the mirror. Two minor wood splits to the back of the top deck drawers, not of structural concern and not visible from the front or sides. The chair has a glued leg and no cane seat.
- LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK MANNER FRANCOIS
LOUIS XV STYLE WRITING DESK MANNER FRANCOIS LINKEA bronze mounted Louis XV style leather top writing desk in the manner of Francois Linke. Having figural bronze mounts throughout. Ht: 29" Wd: 64.5" Dpth: 34"
- FRENCH BRONZE MOUNTED MARBLE PEDESTAL
FRENCH BRONZE MOUNTED MARBLE PEDESTAL LINKE 1940A French bronze mounted and marble top pedestal in the manner of Francois Linke circa 1940. Finished on reverse. Ht: 46" Wd: 15" Dpth: 15"
- A LOUIS XVI STYLE BUREAU PLAT, FRANCOIS
A LOUIS XVI STYLE BUREAU PLAT, FRANCOIS LINKEA good quality Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted plum pudding mahogany, and parquetry bureau plat Franois Linke circa 1900 Inscribed F. Linke, with locking compartment to interior of one drawer, one lock removed to reveal CT. Linke SERRURERIE PARIS and numbered 2606. height 29 1/2in (75cm); width 47in (120cm); depth 26in (66cm)Provenance: Property from a Private Collection, Malibu, California.Other Notes: Francois Linke (1855-1946) was born in Pankraz, Bohemia, emigrating to France in 1875 where he studied design. By 1900 he was employing ninety craftsmen at his ateliers, at 170 Faubourg Saint-Antoine. His association with sculptor Lon Messag (d.1904) began at this time and their combined talents produced the finest examples of Linke's works. For the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, Messag executed all the mounts for the Linke pieces exhibited, which were received with critical acclaim and Linke was awarded the Medaille d'Or.
Condition:
With an overall honey color to the evenly faded, highly figured timber. Very well made. Structurally sound. Typical marks, scratches, rubbing and wear commensurate with age and use. Leather top good, with some spotty scars, water and other staining, as visible in the catalogue photo. Drawer with lockable compartment apparently lacking top for opposing compartment. Mounts with a somewhat brassy tone overall, possibly as the result of being lacquered.
- A LOUIS XVI STYLE SIDE CHAIR, PROBABLY
A LOUIS XVI STYLE SIDE CHAIR, PROBABLY LINKEA Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany side chair probably Francois Linke circa 1900 The back centered by a lyre form splat above an overstuffed seat, raised on turned tapered fluted legs. height 33 1/2in (86cm); width 17 3/4in (45cm); depth of seat 15 1/2in (39.5cm)Provenance: sold Bonhams, Los Angeles, Property from the Estate of Maria Helen Smith, November 16, 2010, lot 4003.
- A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED AND
A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED AND BOIS DE BOUT INLAID...A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED AND BOIS DE BOUT INLAID TULIPWOOD PEDESTAL, PROBABLY BY FRANCOIS LINKE, PARIS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the serpentine rectangular fleur de pêcher marble top, above a cavetto frieze centering tulipwood inlaid a face within rosewood crossbanding and curling tipped acanthus corner mounts, over a bombé rectangular case centering bois de bout marquetry of long undulating blossoming stems, within matching tulipwood and rosewood inlay within nicely cast "C" scrolled foliage and rocaille embellished bronzes with buds, tapering to molded chutes ending on scrolling acanthus modeled sabots, flanking an arched skirt with a beautifully detailed serpentine dolphin amidst marsh bull rushes and dripping rocaille. Height: 50 1/2" Width: 16 1/2" Depth: 11"
Condition:
Some expected surface wear throughout, including light scratches, some darkened or discolored areas, wood shrinkage age cracks. Gilding is fairly bright and bronzes are in good shape with some missing a few screws. The marble top has surface buildup, some expected marks, small chips, scratches and has been repaired. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- FRENCH STYLE MAHOGANY PASTRY TABLE HAVING
FRENCH STYLE MAHOGANY PASTRY TABLE HAVING REMOVABLE TOP...French Style Mahogany Pastry Table having removable top marble tray, with bronze gallery, gilt mounts, and handles, in the manor of Francois Linke, height 47 inches, width 33 inches, top 26" x 33", (small crack in large marble).
Condition:
All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
- FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU HINGED
FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU HINGED TOP SIDE TABLEsotheby's Francois Linke (CZECHOSLOVAKIAN / FRANCE, 1855 - 1946) French ormolu bronze mounted wooden Louis XV style rectangular form parquetry inlaid hinged top table. Has lock and includes key. Has a slide out tray to front. Measures approx.29 1/2" height x 23 1/2" width x 17 1/2" depth. Tray when extended measures approx. 7" depth x 10 1/2" width. Appears in overall condition. Hinges and mechanics in good condition.
- FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED
FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED GUERIDONPurchased from sothebys Francois Linke (CZECHOSLOVAKIAN / FRANCE, 1855 - 1946) French ormolu bronze mounted wooden round gueridon table completed with rouge marble top. Measures approx. 29 3/4" height x 23 3/4" diameter. One small section of bronze is slightly raised near base of one foot. Otherwise, appears in very good condition for age.
- FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED
FRANCOIS LINKE FRENCH ORMOLU MOUNTED COMMODEPurchased from sotheby's Francois Linke (CZECHOSLOVAKIAN / FRANCE, 1855 - 1946) French ormolu bronze mounted wooden three drawer commode completed with rouge marble top. Measures approx. 36" height x 22" width x 14 3/4" depth. Appears in very good condition for age.
- FINE LOUIS XV STYLE TEA OR DRINKS CABINET
FINE LOUIS XV STYLE TEA OR DRINKS CABINET IN THE MANNER...FINE LOUIS XV STYLE TEA OR DRINKS CABINET IN THE MANNER OF PAUL SORMANI
French, late 19th/early 20th century. In the manner of Francois Linke and Paul Sormani, after a similar model by Jean-Francois Oeben. The marquetry top with its original, bronze-mounted glass tray; the cabinet with convex and bombe sides that open to an interior with brass marquetry, raised on cabriole legs, with fine ormolu handles and mounts.
32 x 31 x 20 in. (81.3 x 78.7 x 50.8 cm.)
Condition:
One side door with loose catch.
- LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED PARQUETRY
LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED PARQUETRY TRAY TABLE Late 19th/20th c., after Francois Linke, high quality craftsmanship, the tray-form top with cube parquetry inlay, gilt brass rim with foliate handles, raised on slender cabriole legs with gilt bronze acanthus mounts on knee and sabots on foot, 27"h x 36"l x 23"w
- REGENCE STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED BUREAU
REGENCE STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT Romanian, manner of Francois Linke, 20th century. Large mixed wood parquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bureau plat or desk in the regence/Louis XV taste, having a tooled leather writing surface, three drawers and three faux drawer fronts, foliate and figural bronze mounts, and rising on cabriole legs. Unmarked. Provenance: Acquired Duckworth & Bass Antiques. Approx. h. 30.5", w. 38.5", d. 38".
- FRENCH GILT BRONZE SHELL-FORM ENCRIER
FRENCH GILT BRONZE SHELL-FORM ENCRIER Manner of Leon Message (French, 1842-1901) for Francois Linke (French, 1881-1930s), late to early 20th century. Well cast gilt bronze rocaille encrier or inkwell in the Louis XV rococo taste, having a scrolled-form with shell decoration. Stamped "5" to underside. Approx. h. 2.5", w. 4.5", d. 6".
- LOUIS XV-STYLE VITRINE, MANNER OF F.
LOUIS XV-STYLE VITRINE, MANNER OF F. LINKE French, manner of Francois Linke, 20th century. Bronze mounted inlaid mixed-wood vitrine or cabinet in the Louis XV taste, having double glass doors flanked by solid doors, and rising on front paw feet. Unmarked.
- FRENCH REGENCE-STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED
FRENCH REGENCE-STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED BUREAU PLAT French, manner of Francois Linke, 20th century. Mixed wood parquetry inlaid ormolu mounted bureau plat or desk in the regence/Louis XV taste, having a three drawers and three false drawer fronts, foliate and figural bronze mounts, and rising on
- MARBLE TOP SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, MANNER
MARBLE TOP SECRETAIRE A ABATTANT, MANNER OF LINKE Manner of Francois Linke (French 1855-1946), late 19th century. Napoleon III style mahogany fall front secretarie with ornate ormolu accents, marble top, box match veneer, and several drawers to interior. Fitted interior is and other wood
- 19TH C. FRENCH ROSEWOOD ORMOLU MOUNTED
19TH C. FRENCH ROSEWOOD ORMOLU MOUNTED VITRINE Manner of Francois Linke, French, 19th century. Rosewood veneered ormolu mounted vitrine in the Louis XV taste, having a curved top, curved glass panels, floral marquetry inlay, and rising on front cariole legs with sabots. Unmarked. Dimensions: Approx. h. 64.5", w. 30.5", d. 18.5".
- A Louis XVI Style Giltwood Three-Piece
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood Three-Piece Parlor Suite by François Linke (1855-1946)
Late 19th Century
comprising two fauteuils and a settee.
Height of settee 36 x width 44 x depth 19 1/2 inches;
height of each chair 36 x width 24 1/2 x depth 18 inches.
- A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Marquetry Cabinet by François Linke (1855-1946)
Paris, Late 19th Century
Height 70 x width 38 1/2 x depth 18 1/4 inches.
- A FRANçOIS LINKE TWO-TIER PASTRY TABLEA
A FRANçOIS LINKE TWO-TIER PASTRY TABLEA François Linke two-tier pastry table, Fourth-quarter 19th Century Signed: Linke The parquetry-veneered top self framed with gilt-bronze mounts issuing two scrolled handles over a widening complementary under shelf over a rocaille and floral swag-mounted apron supported on cabriole legs 35.75" H x 39" W x 22.375" D Dimensions: 35.75" H x 39" W x 22.375" D
- A FRANçOIS LINKE LADIES BUREAU PLATA
A FRANçOIS LINKE LADIES BUREAU PLATA François Linke ladies bureau plat, First-quarter 20th Century Signed to one bronze mount: F. Linke The parquetry bureau plat with inset gilt foil stamped leather writing surface and fitted glass top over a gilt-bronze mounted apron with Vernis Martin painted figural scenes and three frieze drawers raised on four cabriole legs with sabots to the feet 30" H x 36" W x 22.25" D Dimensions: 30" H x 36" W x 22.25" D
- A FRANçOIS LINKE MARQUETRY FLIP-TOP
A FRANçOIS LINKE MARQUETRY FLIP-TOP GAME TABLEA François Linke marquetry flip-top game table, Fourth-quarter 19th Century Signed to one bronze mount: F. Linke The flip-top game table with floral marquetry inlay, green felt interior surface, and gilt-bronze mounts raised on four cabriole legs with sabots to the feet Open: 29.25" H x 33.25" W x 25.625" D; Closed: 30.375" H x 26.375" W x 16.75" D Dimensions: Open: 29.25" H x 33.25" W x 25.625" D; Closed: 30.375" H x 26.375" W x 16.75" D
- A FRANçOIS LINKE PARQUETRY VITRINE,
A FRANçOIS LINKE PARQUETRY VITRINE, INDEX NUMBER 905A François Linke parquetry vitrine, index number 905, 1900, Paris Signed: F. Linke; Lockplate stamped: Ct Linke [Clement Linke] / Serrurerie / Paris The serpentine, glazed vitrine cabinet with kingwood parquetry veneer over an oak carcass with gilt-bronze mounts designed by Léon Messagé enclosing three adjustable glass shelves and mirrored back, surmounted by a spreading cornice and a fleur de pêcher marble top 78.5" H x 51" W x 17" D Dimensions: 78.5" H x 51" W x 17" D
- A FRENCH LOUIS XV-STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD
A FRENCH LOUIS XV-STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD PORTE-POTICHE STOOLA French Louis XV-style carved giltwood porte-potiche stool, Late 19th/Early 20th Century In the style of Francois Linke, The low stool with an inset round marble top with laurel leaf swags and raised on four scrolled legs 20.5" H x 23" Dia. Dimensions: 20.5" H x 23" Dia.
- RARE LÉON MESSAGÉ, LOUIS XV STYLE
RARE LÉON MESSAGÉ, LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU ENCRIER, CIRCA 1895, INSCRIBED 'L MESSAGE SC' AND CAST BY BARBEDIENNE, 10 3/4 X 13 1/2 X 9 3/4 IN. (27.3 X 34.3 X 24.8 CM.)RARE LÉON MESSAGÉ, LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU ENCRIER, CIRCA 1895, INSCRIBED 'L MESSAGE SC' AND CAST BY BARBEDIENNE, the scrolling foliate asymmetrical cartouche shaped base with two swirling foliate cast lidded inkwells, surmounted by a rocaille and acanthus leaf and seated Enfant Guerrier allegorical of Mars infant holding a flaming torch, on scrolling feet, signed L.Messagé Sc., and with foundry mark F.BARBEDIENNE Dimensions: 10 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (27.3 x 34.3 x 24.8 cm.) Provenance: This encrier is reproduced on one of the plates in Léon Messagé Cahier des dessins et Croquis style Louis XV published in 1890. As explained by C.Payne, this inkwell is a product of Messagé's imagination and is extremely rare as it is one of a few known sculpture models recorded with only Messagé signature. Another one, with the Messagé signature, sold for $36,000 at Sotheby's New York, A Private Collection, Volume II, 20 April 2007, lot 125. On his death, in 1901, Messagé's widow ceded all her husband's designs to Linke indicating that the offered lot was cast and finished during Leon Messagé's life time. Other examples with the Barbedienne Foundry mark but without the Messagé signature are known and often stamped or signed by François Linke indicating they were produced after his passing. As demonstrated by C. Mestdagh, Léon Messagé achieved his first success at the 1882 Paris Exhibition, working for Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener. A few years later, he provided most of the designs to François Linke for the Paris Great Exhibition of 1900. The album of Croquis et Dessins, Style Louis XV was published by Messagé himself, under his address of 40 rue Sedaine, Paris. He also designed a different encrier for Linke, for the 1900 Great Exhibition, modelled as two putti with a paddle, seated on a similarly shaped foliate cast scrolling base, one sold for £33,600 at Christie's London, 29 March 2007, lot 75.
- LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED FAUX TORTOISESHELL
LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED FAUX TORTOISESHELL FAUTEUIL DE BUREAU ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF FRANçOIS LINKE, CIRCA 1910-20 HEIGHT OVERALL: 32 IN (81.3 CM); HEIGHT OF SEAT: 19 IN (48.3 CM)Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell Fauteuil de Bureau, Attributed to the Workshop of François Linke, Circa 1910-20 With ivory faux reptile upholstery; apparently unsigned. Dimensions: Height overall: 32 in (81.3 cm); Height of seat: 19 in (48.3 cm) Provenance: Property from the Estate of Jerry Coniff
- LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY
LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY BOUILLOTTE TABLE, ATTRIBUTED TO THE WORKSHOP OF FRANçOIS LINKE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bouillotte Table, Attributed to the Workshop of François Linke, Paris, Circa 1900 Height: 30 in (76.2 cm); Diameter: 30-3/4 in (78.1 cm)Property of Various Owners
- BRONZE-MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY
BRONZE-MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND PARQUETRY COMMODESPair of Louis XV-Style Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Parquetry Commodes , probably late 19th/early 20th c., signed "F. Linke" for Francois Linke, Paris, shaped molded marble top, frieze drawer over cartouche panel doors, shelf interior, foliate mounted stiles, scrolled shaped apron, foliate sabots, original keys, h. 40 in., w. 54 3/4 in., d. 21 in
- KINGWOOD, MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT ET CARTONNIERLouis
KINGWOOD, MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT ET CARTONNIERLouis XV-Style Bronze-Mounted Kingwood and Marquetry Bureau Plat et Cartonnier, manner of Francois Linke, bombe superstructure fitted with a bank of drawers, inset leather top, serpentine frieze with two drawers, foliate and floral swags, cabriole legs with caryatid mounts, sabots, h. 64 in., w. 56 in., d. 32 in.
- FRANCOIS LINKE LOUIS XV STYLE MAHOGANY
FRANCOIS LINKE LOUIS XV STYLE MAHOGANY BOMBE COMMODEFRANCOIS LINKE LOUIS XV STYLE MAHOGANY BOMBE COMMODE, France, late 19th/early 20th Century, the shaped tan Breche d'Alep marble top on conforming mahogany case with ormolu mounts and pulls, two short drawers over two long drawers on cabriole legs - h:35.50w:49.25d:23.75in.
- LOUIS XV STYLE MARBLE TOP ORMOLU MOUNTED
LOUIS XV STYLE MARBLE TOP ORMOLU MOUNTED VITRINEIn the manner of Francois Linke, Louis XV marble top ormolu mounted vitrine. The single glazed door with locking mechanism opening to a interior lined in velvet with two glass shelves raised on cabriole legs terminating into bronze paw mounts, centered with a plaque after Watteau. Approx. height 63.5in., width 28.5in., depth 16in.