Inkipedia
Cherub Riding a Dolphin
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze, Glass, Marble |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5” x 5” x 6 ½” high |
Set on a marble base with paw feet and a pen holder, this inkstand features a cherub riding a dolphin, which is the hinged lid covering a glass inkwell covered with bronze filigree.
Sold for $100 in April 2024
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