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Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Griffin |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 12” x 6 ⅞” x 7 ⅝” high |
Ornate and substantial 19th-century French bronze footed inkstand in the neoclassical style. Features include two griffins on either side, Medusa’s face between two lidded inkwells, and a floral design on the pen tray. Below an arched center back with a laurel wreath in the center are three intricate panels depicting the arts: a seated artist with canvas; a seamstress; a sculptor.
Sold for $184 in February 2014
Sold for $175 in December 2024
Sold for $118 in April 2025
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