A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD BOMBÉ VITRINE, BY FRANÇOIS LINKE, THE MOUNTS DESIGNED BY LÉON MESSAGÉ, CIRCA 1900
A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD BOMBÉ VITRINE, BY FRANÇOIS LINKE, THE MOUNTS DESIGNED BY LÉON MESSAGÉ, CIRCA 1900
the brèche violette marble top above a central door opening to three adjustable glass shelves, signed ‘F. Linke’, stamped ‘FL’ to the reverse of the bronze mounts
191cm. high, 130cm. wide, 55cm. deep; 6ft. 3¼in., 4ft. 3⅛in., 1ft. 9⅝in.
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This spectacular vitrine is in very good condition with minor tarnishing to the bronzes. The interior is currently lined with beige silk damask. Slight craquelure to the varnish. Minor old marks and scratches consistent with age and use. One small leaf bronze broken that would need to be re-attached. The marble top in good condition, very minor chipping to edges, as to be expected. Stamped to the right top corner mount.
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Property from an Private American Collection;
Christie's London, 29 March 2007, lot 100.
Adrian Alan, Catalogue VIII, pp.10-11, no.2.
RELATED LITERATURE
C. Payne, François Linke, 1855-1946 - The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge, 2003, p. 151, pl. 158, p. 153, pl. 161, p. 243, pl. 258.