"Bronze Inkwell With Water Lilies Or Lotuses, Art Nouveau Period, By Geschützt, Austria, Vienna"
In a typical Art Nouveau style, this openwork bronze inkwell depicts water lilies or lotuses, with a large blooming flower in the center, surrounded by leaves and buds. It features a lidded compartment for two inkwells, a pencil holder, and a small tray. Signed underneath in capital letters "Geschützt," a signature often found on Viennese bronzes.
In very good condition, circa 1900.
Width 21 cm – depth 18 cm – height 5.5 cm
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