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Kneeling Boy Holding a Seashell
| Categories | Figural - Persons |
| Type | Children |
| Material | Bronze finish |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 14” x 9 ½” x 6 ¼” to the top of the boy’s hat |
This double inkstand features a boy kneeling at the center, holding a seashell to his ear, listening to the ocean. Lift the boy up and find a storage receptacle underneath. There are inkwells on either side of the boy. The lids are detailed with leaves and foliage. Behind the boy are arching branches with a bird’s nest full of eggs and serves as a pen holder. The base carries the oceanic theme with floral and marine motifs.
Sold for $154 in June 2024
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