François Linke 1855 - 1946 "Allegory of the arts", A Louis XVI style carved giltwood and Aubusson upholstered five piece salon suite Paris, early 20th century

each stamped F.LINKE to one back leg at square block support with index number P62, one stamped MADE IN FRANCE

Overall in good condition and presentation. Each chair is sturdy. The frames with the usual minor chips to gilding showing gesso and red bole in places. The tapestry in good condition. Tapestry of seat and armrest has been replaced with a wool tapestry. The original silk woven tapestry to backrest with visible wear and some losses to silk at upper edge. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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The “Made in France” stamp may indicate that this piece was made for exportation and most probably to be exported to the United States, as the McKinley Tariff Act of 1891 required that all imports be marked with their country of origin. It is rare to find such a stamp on Linke pieces since many have been removed to prevent the misconception that such marked furniture were lacking in age. For more information, please see Payne, Linke, p. 175.