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Art Nouveau Woman’s Bust
| Categories | Art Nouveau |
| Material | Brass |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 6” across; 4 ¾” high |
This brass inkstand features a tri-lobed base adorned with stylized floral patterns and the face of a woman. At the center, a woman’s bust emerges, her hair merging with the base design. The top of her hair is hinged and opens to access the inkwell (missing here).
Sold for $250 in May 2024
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