SoldLate 19th century, by the French ebenist François Linke, (1855-1946), displayable oak frame, veneered with rosewood and mahogany as well as field- and lattice-marked, polished in traditional handcraft technique, gilded bronze fittings and ornamental strips executed and chased in highest quality, signed F. LINKE on a bronze, hinged top with interior felt covering, approx. 77 x 88 x 41 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
Subject to species protection (ASB)
François LINKE (1855-1946), one of the most important ebenists of the Parisian “Belle Epoque”, came from Pankraz (Bohemia / Austria-Hungary). After studying furniture making in Vienna for two years, he first went to Germany and then to France in 1875, where he worked as a laborer for the well-known cabinetmaker Antoine KRIEGER. After a short stay in Vienna in 1879, he returned to Paris to set up his own studio in 1881. Initially he produced for his former employer A. Krieger, but he quickly built up his own clientele thanks to his outstanding quality. His collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, who was responsible for the design of the bronzes, was decisive for his future style and stellar career. Together they put together a collection for the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 that made Linke world-famous. He succeeded in creatively combining the classic Louis XV style with Art Nouveau. Works by François Linke are represented in all the world’s major museums and are highly sought-after on the art market.
SoldIn the Louis XV style, late 19th/early 20th century, finely crafted, curved and cambered oak body, veneered with satinwood and rosewood and richly marquetry with various precious woods in the form of flowers and leaves.
oak body, veneered with satinwood and rosewood and richly inlaid with various precious woods in the form of flowers and leaves, two drawers, polished, chased gilt bronze fittings, multi-profiled marble top, 85 x 126 x 50 cm, in beautiful, expertly restored condition.
€5,000.00Louis XVI period, c. 1780, various hardwoods and softwoods, conical fluted feet, openwork frieze, the front carved in the form of a bird, a torch, a quiver and foliage, gold-painted, partly bronzed, moulded marble top, 89 x 121 x 56 cm, in good overall condition with minor signs of age and use.
€6,500.00Magnificent French mirror from the Louis XV period (circa 1750), crafted in a richly carved softwood frame. The frame is pierced and finely sculpted with flowers, acanthus leaves, and volutes, showcasing the elegance and movement typical of the Rococo style.
The gilded surface highlights the refined craftsmanship of 18th-century French artisans.
With mirrored background, renewed central mirror plate, and mint-colored side panels.
Dimensions: 167 × 94 cm.
Restored condition, gilding retouched.A striking example of French Rococo artistry – a decorative masterpiece that adds timeless charm and sophistication to any classic or contemporary interior.
SoldIn the Louis XV style, modelled on 18th century examples 19th century models, curved hardwood and softwood hardwood and softwood body, primed in black and painted in in the form of landscape scenes and figures in lacquer technique decorated with raised lacquer, two drawers on the front, gilded bronze fittings, moulded marble top, 84.5 x 120 x 49.5 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
€3,000.00Louis XVI period, c. 1780, softwood, moulded and richly carved in the form of a flower basket, flowers and leaves, mint-coloured and gold-painted, supplemented mirror panel, 112 x 67 cm, beautiful, well-kept general condition.
€7,000.00so-called “Bouillotte”, in Louis XV style, “Escalier de Cristal” in Paris, late 19th century, various hardwoods and softwoods,
palisade veneered, with various partially coloured precious woods in the form of flowers in a vase and lattice marquetry, polished using traditional craftsmanship, one drawer, one pull-out leather-covered shelf, gilded shelf, gilded bronze fittings and plate surround, conical feet, height 76 cm, diameter 70 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.- €8,000.00
Period: Transition (Louis XV – Louis XVI), France, c. 1770
Maker: François Reizell (Master 1764, Paris)
Structure: Oak carcass veneered with amaranth and rosewood
Decoration: Geometric marquetry in precious woods
Finish: Hand-polished (French polish)
Drawers: Two drawers “sans traverse”
Mounts: Finely chased gilt-bronze ormolu
Top: Moulded Campan Rubané marble
Mark: Stamped “F. REIZELL”
Dimensions: 88 × 114 × 52 cm
Condition: Excellent, expertly restored
Note: Subject to CITES (ASB)
Provenance: Worked for Prince de Condé; employed Josef Baumhauer
- €4,800.00
A console by the French ebenist Georges-Francois ALIX, in the Louis XVI style, late 19th century, oak frame veneered with amaranth and rosewood as well as with various precious woods of the finest quality in the form of stylised leaves and flowers as well as ornamental marquetry, polished using traditional craftsmanship, conical fluted feet, hinged top, gilded bronze fittings, double stamp on the underside, 74 x 63 x 44 cm, professionally restored condition.
- €12,000.00
So-called ‘bout de canapé’, based on an 18th century design by Bernard Vanrissenburgh, crafted by Gervais Maximilien Eugene DURAND in the late 19th century, stamped on the underside, curved oak frames, veneered with rosewood and mahogany, inlaid with various precious woods partly in cross-grained technique in the form of leafy tendrils, with polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, one drawer each, finely chiselled gilt bronze mounts, top with moulded edging, 73 x 62 x 38 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
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By the HAENTGES FRERES company in Paris, late 19th century, predominantly oak, mahogany veneered,
ornamentally decorated with various precious woods and in the form of musical instruments and sheet music, curved feet, one intermediate compartment and one drawer, a small table with company label, gilded bronze gilt bronze edging, 72 x 47 x 31 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. - Sold
France, c. 1780, curved fluted walnut frames, backrest area florally carved in the shape of rose blossoms, matted, high-quality renewed upholstery, cover with Colony fabric pattern. Stamp J. I. ROUSSENS. F, (master from 1784), approx. 96 x 66 x 67 cm, seat height approx. 43 cm, beautiful restored condition.
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Louis XVI period, by the French cabinetmaker Jean Chrysostome Stumpff (master from 1766), circa 1775, stamped, softwood body, veneered with rosewood and amaranth as well as with various partially coloured precious woods, marquetry in pattern themes typical of this cabinetmaker, polished in traditional craftsmanship, 2 doors, 1 drawer and writing flap on the front, interior with 6 inner drawers, open compartments and two gold-decorated cartoniers, gilded chiselled bronze mounts, 139 x 97 x 98 cm, beautiful, perfectly restored condition.
This type of “Trompe-Oeil” marquetry, a combination of cube and diamond patterns, can be found on chests of drawers and desks as well as on secretaries by Jean Chrysostome Stump. This three-dimensional pattern, most probably invented by Stump himself, became such a success that other renowned ebenists such as Roger Vandercruse, Pierre Roussel and Jean George Schlichtig also used it on their furniture. Two almost identical secretaries are illustrated in Pierre Kjellberg’s reference book “Le Mobilier francais du XVIII siecle”, 1998 edition, as works by Jean Chrysostome Stump (page 827) and Jean Georges Schlichtig (page 791). Subject to species protection (ASB)
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So-called. Desserte, by the ebenist Jacques Birckle (master from 1764), Louis XVI period, c. 1780, oak frame, veneered with rosewood and amaranth and decorated with various precious woods, polished in traditional craftsmanship, one drawer, one intermediate compartment, profiled marble top, (Saint Anne) gilt bronze ornamental mounts and top border, stamped J BIRCKLE, 92.5 x 130 x 56 cm, beautiful restored condition.
- €7,000.00
Jean Popsel (master since 1755), Paris
Transition period, circa 1770
Oak corpus veneered with rosewood and amaranth
Geometric marquetry with various precious woods
Three drawers, gilt bronze mounts
Profiled marble top (probably later)
Stamped “J. POPSEL” and master’s mark
Dimensions: 89 × 132 × 65 cm
Professionally restored condition
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so-called. Tombeau, by the ebenist Jean-Charles Ellaume, (master from 1754), mid 18th century, curved softwood body, rosewood veneered, field-marked, polished in traditional craftsmanship, five drawers, double curved drawer fronts, “En Arbalete” rich finely chased and gilded bronze fittings, prof. Marble top, stamped J C ELLAUME and master’s mark, 88.5 x 133 x 56 cm, in beautiful, expertly restored condition. (MIN)
Subject to species protection (ASB)
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