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Champlevé Inkstand with Two Cherubs
| Categories | Enameled Metal |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze, Enamel |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1900 |
| Measuring | 9 ¾” x 6” x 3 ½” high |
The surfaces of this inkstand are adorned with rich Champlevé designs in Chinese reds, purple, and turquoise on a white background. The bronze, enhanced with gilt (ormolu) is molded into a riot of swirls, shells, and flourishes. Two cherubs, one at each end, anchor the inkstand.
Sold for $355 in March 2014
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