Consoles
SoldCirca 1780/85, various softwoods and hardwoods, carved ornamentally and in the form of rosettes, openwork frame area, fluted, turned feet, set in gold, moulded marble top probably from the 19th century, 89 x 114 x 56 cm, restored condition, reworked version.
€5,000.00France, Louis XV period, mid 18th century, curved, finely ornamentally carved in the form of volutes, flowers, vine leaves and grapes, set in gold, openwork frame, marble top probably from the 19th century, 88 x 104 x 53 cm, in good general condition with beautiful patina.
€4,000.00- France, Louis XV period, curved softwood frame
- Finely carved in volute form with flowers and leaves, open-worked, gold-painted
- Marble top probably added in the late 19th/early 20th century
- 91 x 106 x 53.5 cm, restored condition, reworked version
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.
SoldSo-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.
SoldSecond half of the 19th century, oak and softwood, finely ornamentally carved in the form of stylised leaves, curved, marble tops, 49 x 42.5 x 21 cm, in beautiful, well-kept original condition.
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France, Louis XV period, mid 18th century, curved softwood frame softwood frame, partially moulded and carved with floral, ornamental and volute motifs, openwork, gold-framed, marble top probably added in the 19th century, 79 x 97 x 46 cm, restored condition, reworked finish.
- €9,000.00
Beautiful dessert sideboard, dated and signed by Henry Dasson, 1881. Veneered with rosewood and mahogany wood. Beautiful expertly restored condition.
- €7,600.00
- France Epoch Louis XV, Mid 18th century
- Various soft and hard woods, richly carved in the form of acanthus leaves, flowers and volutes.
- Openwork, gold-framed, constructive parts in the rear frame area completed
- Profiled marble top from later times
- Dimension: 85 x 113 x 58 cm
- Well-kept general condition with minor signs of age and use.
- €5,800.00
Four-legged hardwood frame elaborately carved in the form of rosettes and floral motifs. Gold leaf frame reworked in the course of restoration. Good general condition with age-related but minor traces of use. Profiled marble top.
- €2,800.00
Gilded Louis XV console with animalistic attributes, France circa 1750. Curved softwood frame partly open worked. Richly carved in the form of flowers, volutes and leaves as well as a swan and a fox. Reworked gold leaf frame, profiled marble top. Dimensions: 87 x 99 x 49 cm. Good condition with small traces of use
- €7,500.00
Large Louis XVI console, XVIII c. France circa 1770. Two-legged hardwood frame quality carved with olive leaves, rosettes and pearls. Excellent condition of the gilding with minimal traces of use. Profiled “Rance de belgique” marble top.
Consoles
Consoles and console tables are furniture that historically evolved from domestic altars. They are attached to a wall or stand in front of it.
In the XVIII century, consoles became indispensable furniture in sumptuous interiors.
In Italy, the most beautiful gold-framed consoles were made in Rome and Genoa. In France in Paris and in Germany in Dresden.
While in the Baroque and especially in the Rococo, the consoles were richly carved and gold-framed, veneered models were preferred in Classicism and Empire.
Under Louis XVI, the so-called consoles-dessertes were also used as typical dining room furniture. Consoles were mainly intended as ornamental furniture. One could place various decorative objects on them, such as clocks, candelabras, vases or sculptures. They were often placed under mirrors, either in the salon or in the entrance hall.