Bronze Inkwell – Mephistopheles, Devil, Lucifer, Satan, Faust – 19th Century – Satanic.

A remarkable 19th-century bronze inkwell depicting the bust of a demonic figure with a grimacing face, reminiscent of Mephistopheles, Satan, or Lucifer, from the fantastical world of Faust.

The richness of its iconography is particularly striking.

The figure wears an imposing, fantastical helmet, topped by a winged chimera—a hybrid creature reminiscent of both a dragon and a phoenix. The headdress also features bat motifs and a pair of curved horns adorned with snakes.

At the neck, a basilisk—recognizable by its small ears—forms a knot with finely chiseled scales.

The high collar bears enigmatic incised inscriptions, composed of characters that are difficult to decipher, evoking a mysterious or imaginary alphabet.

The helmet, which forms a hinged lid, lifts to reveal the inkwell.

A very beautiful cast bronze piece with a subtly nuanced brown patina, displaying remarkable finesse in its chiseling and a particularly meticulous quality of craftsmanship.

The piece rests on an elegant antique base made of red griotte marble, finely molded.

In exceptional condition.

A unique and unusual collector’s item, featuring fantastical, esoteric, and strange iconography, particularly appealing for a cabinet of curiosities.

Dimensions:

• Total height: 20 cm

• Base diameter: 14.5 cm

• Weight: over 2.5 kg

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