Style - Mobilier et Objets d’Art
Style - Mobilier et Objets d’Art
A gilt-bronze chandelier, after a model by Philippe Caffieri, 19th century, signed by François Linke | Lustre en bronze doré, d'après un modèle de Philippe Caffieri, XIXème siècle, signé par François Linke
Lot Closed
November 19, 04:48 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A gilt-bronze chandelier, after a model by Philippe Caffieri, 19th century, signed by François Linke
with six lights, decorated with leaf scrolls, signed Linke.
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Lustre en bronze doré, d'après un modèle de Philippe Caffieri, XIXème siècle, signé par François Linke
à six lumières ornées de volutes feuillagées, signé Linke.
Haut. 90 cm; height 35 in
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Christopher Payne, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Ed. Antique Collectors' Club, 2003
François Linke (1855-1946) is a French cabinetmaker of Czech origin. He joined Paris in 1875 and created his own workshop in 1881 at 70 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine. Taking the style of the 18th century while bringing them up to date, he produces quality furniture. He received the Jury's gold medal in 1900 at the Universal Exhibition for his large desk and his armchair made in collaboration with Léon Messagé.
The influence of the Regency and Rococo styles mingles with the forms and fluidity of Art Nouveau. He will open a showroom at Place Vendôme and his success will grow until the Second World War.
Jacques Caffiéri (1673-1755) who trained as a sculptor became the leading Fondeur- Ciseleur of the Louis XV period. In 1715 he was made maitre and from 1736 he was employed by the Crown, working at Versailles, Fontainebleau, Choisy, Marly and other Royal palaces. The present lot is a version of the chandelier made by Caffieri for the Château Arnet, which was moved to the Mazarine library in Paris after the revolution. The cherub holding the tower is thought to represent one of the towers featured in the arms of Madame de Pompadour. The boldly modelled branches and leaf sprays of the present model are also in keeping with the original. Other examples of chandeliers by Caffieri are in the Wallace collection in London, see 'Wallace Collection Catalogues, Furniture', plate 37.
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François Linke (1855-1946) est un ébéniste français d'origine tchèque. Il rejoint Paris en 1875 et crée son propre atelier en 1881 au 70 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine. Reprenant les style du XVIIIème siècle tout en les mettant au goût du jour, il produit des meubles de qualité. Il reçoit la médaille d'or du Jury en 1900 lors de l'Exposition universelle pour son grand bureau et son fauteuil exécutés en collaboration avec Léon Messagé.
L'influence des styles Régence et Rococo se mêle aux formes et à la fluidité de l'Art Nouveau. Il ouvrira un showroom Place Vendôme et son succès sera grandissant jusqu'à la Seconde Guerre Mondiale.