Clock signed "Linke" Paris

Late nineteenth/early twentieth century clock, made of white marble and mercury gilded bronze. Porcelain dial. Signed "Linke". François Linke. Pankraz (Bohemia), 1855 – Paris, 1946. Important French cabinetmaker and bronzier of Czech origin, in 1875 he arrived in Paris, where in 1881 he opened his atelier in Faubourg Saint Antoine. Before achieving success he worked for other famous cabinetmakers, and this explains the absence of works signed by him in his youth. He attended the School of Decorative Arts to perfect his drawing skills; around 1885 his meeting with the sculptor Léon Messagé developed his creativity, and gave life to a truly fruitful collaboration. In his rich production he draws inspiration from the models of the Ancien Régime (Louis XV and Louis XVI), to create a very personal style closer to the taste of his time, creatively mixing the suggestions of the Regency and Rococo with the fluid forms of Art Nouveau; thus, he obtains sumptuous and refined works, built in precious woods, rich in exuberant decorations in gilded bronze, lacquers, inlays, which demonstrate his incredible mastery and an extraordinary attention to detail. His participation in the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1900 with a bureau designed by the sculptor Léon Méssagé, made of bois de violette (also called kingwood, a particular precious rosewood), adorned with bronzes in the Louis XV style, made him internationally famous , and earned him a clientele of the highest level, such as King Fouad of Egypt, who would commission more than 1200 pieces of furniture and artistic objects from him over the years. He moved to the prestigious Place Vendôme and his success continued until the Second World War. Period: Late Nineteenth Century – Early Twentieth Century; Origin: Paris (France); Dimensions: Height 61 cm; Width 39 cm; Depth 20 cm; Condition: Excellent condition; Document: Certificate of authenticity; Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarification, information and images; Shipping: Available throughout Italy, Europe and the rest of the world. Low prices, maximum security and complete traceability. (To be agreed privately). We wish you a nice day Antichità Goglia