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Bronze Inkstand with Cherub Sketching
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze finish |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
This bronze inkstand has a single inkwell with a fleur de Lis finial on its lid. A pen holder stands above the inkwell. On the aproned pen tray is an embossed cherub, pen in hand, and a large canvas. In front of him, among foliage, is a woman’s bust. The inkstand has a mark (unidentified) and is numbered 364.
Sold for $137 in August 2023
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