An important baby grand piano
by FRANÇOIS LINKE with STEINWAY MECHANICS, c. 1905/10, opus no. 140532, category A, 7 1/4 octaves, metallic frame, cross-stringing, rosewood and mahogany veneered hardwood frame in bombé shape on gently curved legs, richly ornamented with high-quality and partly figural bronze mounts in the form of young women and dolphins, the feet terminating in claws, lyre shaped support with sun mascaron, stamped “Linke” on the mounts, ivory keyboard, length c. 188 cm, professionally restored, perfect condition (DOC)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASA) (ASB)
François Linke (1855-1946) was probably the leading Parisian cabinet-maker of the Belle Epoque, the dazzling Golden Age of French fashion, whose influence was felt all over the world. Determined to surpass the competition of the World’s Fairs, Linke set out to create the most spectacular and extravagant pieces. Together with the ingenious bronze founder Léon Message (1842-1901), who also worked independently, he developed a new design that paid homage to the Louis XV style in its flowing approach, whilst also combining it with the dynamic lines of contemporary and progressive Art Nouveau.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
24.10.2019 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 143,600.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 100,000.- to EUR 150,000.-
An important baby grand piano
by FRANÇOIS LINKE with STEINWAY MECHANICS, c. 1905/10, opus no. 140532, category A, 7 1/4 octaves, metallic frame, cross-stringing, rosewood and mahogany veneered hardwood frame in bombé shape on gently curved legs, richly ornamented with high-quality and partly figural bronze mounts in the form of young women and dolphins, the feet terminating in claws, lyre shaped support with sun mascaron, stamped “Linke” on the mounts, ivory keyboard, length c. 188 cm, professionally restored, perfect condition (DOC)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (ASA) (ASB)
François Linke (1855-1946) was probably the leading Parisian cabinet-maker of the Belle Epoque, the dazzling Golden Age of French fashion, whose influence was felt all over the world. Determined to surpass the competition of the World’s Fairs, Linke set out to create the most spectacular and extravagant pieces. Together with the ingenious bronze founder Léon Message (1842-1901), who also worked independently, he developed a new design that paid homage to the Louis XV style in its flowing approach, whilst also combining it with the dynamic lines of contemporary and progressive Art Nouveau.
Specialist: Alexander Doczy
Alexander Doczy
+43-1-515 60-302
alexander.doczy@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art - Furniture, Sculptures, Glass and Porcelain |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 24.10.2019 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 12.10. - 24.10.2019 |
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