FRANÇOIS LINKE (1855-1946) A THREE PIECE LOUIS XV STYLE ROCOCO REVIVAL GILTWOOD SALON SUITE, TWO FAUTEUILS Á LA REINE AND A CANAPÉ FOR TWO, SIGNED, FRENCH, CIRCA 1900, comprising a pair of fauteuils with deeply carved rocaille shells and flower bud crests over serpenting shoulders carved with fluttering rippling moss to grooved arms ending in acanthus leaf-crusted curled hand terminals on slightly twisting swan neck supports with moss and crawling flower bud tendrils, raised on shell fan carved knee cabriole legs on curled toes to pad feet joined by ruffle carved crest rail centering a detailed leafy acanthus spray, each chair leg signed, "LINKE," height: 37", width: 24", depth: 20; together with matching "two seat" bergère style canape with matching carving, height: 39", width: 46", depth: 27".

Apparent wear throughout, losses to carving, gesso, and gilt throughout, repairs, rebuilt gesso and later added gilt decoration, surface scratches, later upholstery does not appear stained or damaged. Separating at joints and cracks. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."