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French gilt bronze and marble inkstand of a majestic lioness, circa 1850

$2,767.87
£2,015
€2,360.44
CA$3,802.64
A$4,134.24
CHF 2,191.98
MX$49,559.03
NOK 27,858.91
SEK 25,522.55
DKK 17,641.31

About the Item

This highly decorative mid 19th century desk inkstand is in the form of a recumbent lioness. She is very finely detailed and is cast in solid bronze with a hand chased and gilt finish. Her head lifts and hinges back to reveal a hidden brass inkwell. The lioness is mounted onto a figured white marble base, which is raised onto four bronze ball feet. The edge of the marble is finished with a gilt bronze moulding decorated with a scrolled leaf pattern. This superb inkstand works as a standalone sculpture or as a desk piece. It is in very good condition. The marble has a few tiny, minor edge chips, which are in keeping with its age and use. French, circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434246356902

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