The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

Merci ! Partagez avec vos amis !

Vous avez aimé cette vidéo, merci de votre vote !

Ajoutées 11 heures by admin

2 Vues

Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art. Circa 1900

Visit our website for more info. Item No. 32-0442.

#antique #history #worldsfair #frenchantiques #artnouveau