‘Homes & Antiques Magazine’ July 2004
The Queen’s nephew, David Linley, cites Christophers’ book as his favourite bedside book.
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‘The Burlington Magazine’ June 2004 CXLVI
“…In this (book) Christopher Payne has succeeded admirably in what was clearly a labour of love”. François Linke is clearly organised, and full to overflowing with solid factual matter…Payne has created a serious work of reference.”
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‘Apollo’ April 2004
“…Christopher Payne’s monumental achievement in producing an excellent work out of all this daunting archival material.”
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‘The Furniture History Society, Newsletter No.154′ February 2004
“Payne’s remarkable – and substantial – book is a pioneering contribution and a keystone in the study of nineteenth-century traditional French cabinetmakers.”
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‘Period Ideas’ 01.01.04
“Belle Époque” - François Linke is considered by many to have been the greatest cabinetmaker of the Belle Époque, the glittering age of fashionable French society. This new book, lavishly illustrated with over 700 photographs, discusses the development of Linke’s life and work.
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‘Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide’ 01.01.04
“Masterpiece of Research” - read review
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‘Antiques Trade Gazette’ 13.12.03
“Christopher Payne’s worldly book” - read review
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