Vintage book - François Linke, 1855-1946: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture by Christopher Payne.

Antique Collectors' Club, 2003 - Large format hardback running to 527 pages.

Francois Linke (1855-1946), born in Pankraz, Bohemia, is considered by many as the greatest Parisian cabinetmaker of his day, at a time when the worldwide influence of French fashion was at its height. His exquisitely finished, richly made furniture was produced for potentates and industrial magnates from Paris to New York, London to Buenos Aires, the Far East and the Cameroons.

Chirstopher Payne, the eminent specialist in late-nineteenthth-century contintental furniture, described his own research on Francois Linke as 'a personal crusade'. His fascination for this lavishly decorated furniture led him to research the greatest French cabinetmaker of the fin-de-siecle, and produce a lavish, monumental and scholarly monograph.

The book comprises circa 140,000 words of text and over 700 unique high definition photographs, many previously unpublished and drawn from Linke's own archive and private collections, ten chapters outlining the development of this exacting and prolific man's life work. It traces his early life and apprenticeship and his comfortable family life in Paris, culminating with the award of the Legion d'honneur.

A definitive publication of the highest production qualities, offered in excellent condition throughout.

£1150.00

This previously read copy acquired from an eminent figures library is in excellent condition throughout. It will be carefully packed ahead of shipping with a quality carrier.