19th Century French Napoleon III Period Champleve Enameled Inkwell

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A fabulous French Napoleon III period Moorish influenced champleve enameled inkstand from the mid-19th century.

Featuring a single hinged lid … Read more A fabulous French Napoleon III period Moorish influenced champleve enameled inkstand from the mid-19th century.

Featuring a single hinged lid inkwell, rising above a rectangular white marble base with stylized bronze pen rest / holder, patinated brass rim, resting on four turned feet.
circa 1860s; France

Provenance:
The collection of oil magnate Jim Musselman. Musselman has an impressive track record of finding oil, leading multiple successful oil and gas ventures, including establishing Caelus Energy, JM Petroleum, founding partner of Kosmos Energy, Triton Energy, and various other oil explorations. He found accidental celebrity when he starred in the film Big Men, produced by Brad Pitt.

Acquisition:
J. Garrett Auctioneers had the privilege of selling the contents of Mr. Musselman's Dallas, Texas mansion. September 2021 catalog.

Dimensions (approx):
3.5" High, 5.5" Wide, 3.5" Deep

Highly decorative, this remarkable inkstand is a quick way to add a hint of elegant color, a mix of luxurious texture, and refined, sophisticated French style to any desk. Displaying colors of turquoise, light and dark blue, red, white, and gilt accents, with faded, worn, beautifully aged patina over the whole, and warm, rich antique character. See less