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French Faience Double Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Pottery |
| Markings | Veuve Perrin mark |
| Manufacturer | Veuve Perrin |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1830 |
| Measuring | 9 ½” x 6” x 8” high |
This French faience double inkstand marked Veuve Perrin is adorned with intricate scrollwork and a baluster railing. The lids of the inkwells are topped with snake finials (inserts missing). The inkstand rests on five lion’s paw feet. There is a pull-out drawer for storage. The inkstand features hand-painted genre scenes, with a central scene depicting a courting couple holding hands.
Sold for $300 in August 2024
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