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Flowered Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand
| Categories | Art Nouveau |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Vienna |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Austria |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 9 ¾” long; 5 ½” high |
This cold painted bronze inkstand, marked on the bottom “Vienna”, reflects the Art Nouveau style with its scrolling paneled edges forming a pen tray. The ornate handles feature acanthus leaves. In the center is an urn-shaped inkwell with a raised foliate motif and trailing floral and leaf designs around it. The inkstand is painted with stunning greens and blues.
Sold for $193 in December 2019
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