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French Porcelain and Bronze Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain non-Figural |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze, Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 5 ½” diameter; 6” high |
This French porcelain and bronze inkwell features a porcelain urn-shaped inkwell with a hinged bronze lid with berry knob finial. The body of the inkwell is adorned with vignettes of miniature painting depicting a neoclassical woman, reclined with a book under her arm, and holding a lyre. Cupid hovers with an arrow in hand. Gold gilt acanthus leaf scrolls accent the sides of the vignettes.
Sold for $251.00 in November 2024
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