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Greyhound Inkstand
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | White metal |
| Markings | See Narrative |
| Manufacturer | Mêne |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1870 |
| Measuring | 9 ⅞” x 7 ½” x 7 ½” high |
A greyhound stands in the center of this cast spelter double inkstand with foliate decoration. The piece is signed “Mene” for Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810 – 1877), a pioneer of animal sculpture.
Sold for $270 in December 2023
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