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Limoges – Cherub on a Dolphin
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers, Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional |
| Type | Cupid / Cherub / Angel |
| Material | Bronze, Porcelain |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Limoges |
| Origin | France |
| Measuring | 2 ½” x 2 ½” x 4 ½” high |
Hand painted Limoges inkwell featuring a gilt bronze (ormolu) cherub mounted on a dolphin. It has embossed bronze fittings with a seashell for the clasp. It stands on lion paw feet and is decorated with a floral garland. Base is marked “Limoges France”, “peint à la main”, “2559”.
Sold for $255 in May 2023
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