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All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Inkwell - Encrier dans le goût Louis XV / Napoléon III
Inkwell / gilded bronze desk writing-set – France, 19th century « SUSSE Fres Edt Paris » Elegant and imposing antique desk inkwell in gilded bronze, richly decorated with floral motifs, foliage, scrolls and relief ornaments. The piece features a beautiful rectangular base serving as a pen tray, adorned with a very finely worked Rocaille-style decoration. The rear part is surmounted by a decorative architectural element with a lid and a top knob in the shape of a pine cone. The sides are enhanced with scrolls and leafy elements. The ensemble attests to excellent casting quality and chasing, and presents a particularly rich decoration, characteristic of French decorative desk objects from the second half of the 19th century, in the Louis XV / Napoléon III taste. Marking: The underside of the piece bears clearly the marking “54 C. FRES PARIS”, visible in the photographs. Specifications: * Era: 19th century * Origin: France, Paris * Material: gilded bronze * Style: Louis XV / Rocaille, Napoléon III * Type: inkwell / desk writing-set * Marking: 54 C. FRES PARIS Condition: Good overall condition considering age. Signs of wear, traces of use, patina variations and oxidation related to age. The gilding shows areas of wear and an antique patina. Some traces and imperfections are visible, in accordance with the photographs. The photographs are an integral part of the description and help assess the piece’s condition. A beautiful French collectible object, particularly decorative, intended for enthusiasts of antique bronzes, 19th-century desk items and French decorative arts. Condition: very good vintage condition. Please refer to the photos for reference!
Estimate:£161.54
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