François Linke Clock
Artist: François Linke & Léon Messangé
An exceptional and very rare Rococo-style bronze clock by the sculptor and ornamentalist Léon Messagé (1841-1901).
He is known for his collaboration with François Linke (1855-1946) for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Thanks to their partnership, Léon Messagé achieved enormous success at the end of the 19th century.
François Linke was undoubtedly the most important Parisian cabinetmaker of his time. Initially an apprentice in his native Pankraz, Bohemia , Linke arrived in Paris in 1875 and founded his own workshop in 1881 at 170 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
By 1900, he was at the head of a veritable enterprise employing 90 workers !
An identical clock is featured in François Linke's book, written and published by Mr. Christopher Payne , page 93.
Height of the clock = 75.5 cm.
A true collector's item and very rare to find !
He is known for his collaboration with François Linke (1855-1946) for the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1900.
Thanks to their partnership, Léon Messagé achieved enormous success at the end of the 19th century.
François Linke was undoubtedly the most important Parisian cabinetmaker of his time. Initially an apprentice in his native Pankraz, Bohemia , Linke arrived in Paris in 1875 and founded his own workshop in 1881 at 170 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
By 1900, he was at the head of a veritable enterprise employing 90 workers !
An identical clock is featured in François Linke's book, written and published by Mr. Christopher Payne , page 93.
Height of the clock = 75.5 cm.
A true collector's item and very rare to find !
26 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 75,5
Reference (ID): 1720277
Availability: In stock
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