Louis XV Writing Desk in Style of Francois Linke

A magnificent Louis XV period grand bureau/writing desk in the style of Francois Linke. The desk has an estimated total weight of approx. 450 kg, bronze weight approx. 250 kg. Solid beech wood and veneered. Solid bonze, fire-gilded and finely chased. The reverse of the grand bureau shows a huge oval plaque representing agriculture and commerce framed by the reclining figure of abundance. Linke cleverly adapted many of these sculptural bronze for the settee no. 1410 shown in Appendix III. References: Francois Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture by Chrispoher Payne, pages 127 to 129. F. Linke was born on 17 June 1855 in the small village of Pankraz, in what is now the Czech Republic. Records show that Linke served an apprenticeship with the master cabinet maker, Neumann, which he completed in 1877. Linke’s work book or Arbeits-Buch records that he was in Vienna from July 1872 to October 1873 at the time of the International Exhibition held there in 1873.

Production Period - Before 2010

Country of Manufacture - France

Style - Vintage

Detailed Condition - Very Good (This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use).

Restoration and Damage Details - wear consistent with age and use.

Materials - Brass, Oak, Veneer

Color - Brown, gold

Width - 78.3 inch

Depth - 45.7 inch

Height - 66.9 inch

Weight Range - Standard (Between 40kg and 80kg)