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Porcelain and Bronze Inkstand with Cherub

Categories Figural - Mythology; Literature; Religion; Fictional
Type Cupid / Cherub / Angel
Material Bronze, Porcelain
Markings Dresden mark
Manufacturer Undetermined
Origin Germany
Date or Era circa 1890
Measuring 13” long

This inkstand with a Dresden mark combines porcelain and bronze. The porcelain is adorned with intricate hand-painted floral designs in vibrant colors like pink, purple, yellow, and green on a white background. At the center, a bronze cherub with outstretched wings adds a Baroque touch, positioned above the inkwell and porcelain pen tray. To the side, there is a small bronze bust.

 

Sold for $639 in October 2024

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