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Francois Linke Armoire. Paris, circa 1900. Bois de violette and satin‚ veneers, floral bois de violette marquetry and banding, three shelves, singed F. Linke to the right-hand side chute, the lock has been removed to reveal the Ct. Linke stamp. Although no negative can be found of this armoire in Linke?s Archives, the cabinetmaking is typical of Linke?s middle period of circa 1900 reflecting a full awareness of and desire to express the new Art Nouveau style, The sinuous strength of Art Nouveau is here incorporated into the designs of the elaborate gilt-bronze foliate mounts.
Dimensions: Height 70 1/4 in.; width 63 in.; Depth 22 in. (178.5 cm; 160 cm; 56 cm)
Condition: Very Good