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Gilt Bronze Inkwell, "L'Amour timbalier", Louis XVI Style

$2,144.33
$2,859.1025% Off
£1,575.11
£2,100.1525% Off
€1,899VAT Included
€2,40025% Off
CA$2,959
CA$3,945.3325% Off
A$3,011.96
A$4,015.9425% Off
CHF 1,714.46
CHF 2,285.9525% Off
MX$36,356.56
MX$48,475.4125% Off
NOK 19,991.58
NOK 26,655.4425% Off
SEK 20,232.63
SEK 26,976.8425% Off
DKK 13,725.13
DKK 18,300.1825% Off

About the Item

Gilt bronze inkwell in the Louis XVI style, representing Love seated with two sticks in his hands, surrounded by timbales. The circular timbales in gilt bronze, are decorated with drapery and rest on three feet. The whole is fixed on an oval base decorated with garlands and claw feet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29371stDibs: LU2065324488952

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