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Gilt Bronze Inkstand with a Nymph
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Mythology |
| Material | Gilt Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1890 |
| Measuring | 9 ½” x 6”x 6 ¼” high |
This 19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze inkstand exemplifies Rococo design with its elaborate scrolls, shells, and foliage motifs. At the center is a playful nymph, and on each side are inkwells with hinged lids.
Sold for $219 in August 2024
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