Allegorical Inkwell From The Empire Period In Gilded Bronze And Green Marble
This elegant Empire-period inkwell, crafted from finely chiseled gilded bronze and mounted on an oval base of sea-green marble, perfectly exemplifies the refinement and neoclassical style of the early 19th century. In the center, a graceful female figure dressed in antique-style drapery stands beneath a double vegetal arch delicately carved with grape clusters and vine leaves. She is flanked by two overflowing cornucopias, topped by elegant heads of mythological animals resting on the base, from which rich bouquets of flowers and fruits—forming the lids of the ink reservoirs—spill forth. The entire piece is supported by a pedestal encircled by a gilded border featuring beaded and guilloché motifs, creating a harmonious, perfectly symmetrical composition of noble majesty.
1 680 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Excellent condition
Length: 15.5
Height: 17
Reference (ID): 1836119
Availability: In stock
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