Rocaille fireplace decoration by LINKE FRANÇOIS

Rocaille style fireplace set in engraved and gilded bronze, comprising two candelabra and, in the centre, a clock standing on arched feet, fixed on an openwork and vibrant base with flared front feet. It is decorated in the middle with a flower pattern. Crowned by a seated cupid playing the lyre on the top of the clock frame, with winding and wire mesh patterns and decorated with branches, flowers and flanked in the centre by a representation of Music. White enamelled dial with Roman numerals.
Candelabra with feet and five branches of light on three winding and vibrant levels with very pronounced Rocaille style patterns with foliage, flowers ending with bobeches and drip pans.
Inspired by the Rocaille style.

Signed Boudet in Paris -43 Boulevard des Capucines.
Monograms with FL for François Linke.

French work from the beginning of the 20th century, around 1910