French 19th Century Linke Style Bombay Vitrine
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French 19th century Linke style Bombay vitrine with silk velvet lining.
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Spectacular Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Vitrine, Francois Linke
$72,000
£54,281.93
€63,185.72
CA$101,292.85
A$101,885.88
CHF 59,366.03
MX$1,241,330.25
NOK 682,748.55
SEK 700,363.13
DKK 472,270.90
About the Item
A museum-quality French Louis XV style vitrine of exceptional craftsmanship, bearing the signature of the celebrated ébéniste François Linke (1855–1946), one of the most renowned cabinetmakers of the Belle Époque.
This monumental display cabinet exemplifies Linke’s mastery of form, proportion, and opulent ormolu mounts, executed in the grand Louis XV taste that made him internationally acclaimed. The elegant serpentine silhouette is veneered in finely figured kingwood and tulipwood parquetry, richly accented throughout with finely chased and mercury-gilt ormolu mounts of scrolling acanthus, rocaille cartouches, and foliate motifs.
The shaped marble top crowns the vitrine with restrained elegance, complementing the fluid curvature of the case. The glazed façade and side panels provide uninterrupted viewing, opening to reveal two glass display shelves—ideal for presenting porcelain, silver, objets d’art, or important collections. The interior’s openness and vertical emphasis enhance the cabinet’s impressive 79-inch height while maintaining graceful Louis XV proportions.
Resting on slender cabriole legs terminating in ormolu sabots, the vitrine embodies the harmonious balance between structure and ornament that defines Linke’s work. Pieces by François Linke were exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1900 and remain highly sought after by collectors and institutions worldwide.
Dimensions:
Height: 79 in
Width: 57.5 in
Depth: 16 in
- Attributed to:François Linke (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 79 in (200.66 cm)Width: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: PGD000275131stDibs: LU818848896982
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