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Inkstand with a Playful Dog
| Categories | Figural - Animals & Living Creatures |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Bronze |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | France |
| Date or Era | circa 1830 |
| Measuring | 4 ½” x 3 ¼” x 3 ¾” high |
This bronze French inkstand features an ornate design with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns on the base. The highlight of the inkstand is the detailed sculpture of a dog on top, captured in a playful stance with its front legs bent and mouth open. The top lifts off to access an inkwell, sander and two pen holes.
Sold for $195 in November 2024
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