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Our client's large antique (19th century) French inkwell in the Empire style features vessel lids depicting the emperor Napoleon and … Read more Our client's large antique (19th century) French inkwell in the Empire style features vessel lids depicting the emperor Napoleon and his queen and is centered by a finely modeled and cast bust of Juliet Recamier (1777-1849) after the original terracotta bust sculpted by Joseph Chinard (1756-1813) in 1801. 22 1/4 by 8 1/2 by 10 inches. 28 lbs. Apparently unsigned. See less
- Dimensions
- 22.25ʺW × 10ʺD × 8.5ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Marble
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- Scuffs, scratches and nicks to marble and bronze surfaces. Some rubbing wear to the bronze patina and bends to the … moreScuffs, scratches and nicks to marble and bronze surfaces. Some rubbing wear to the bronze patina and bends to the lid on left side. Ink well vessels missing. Replacement to mounting hardware. less
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