Inkwell in Red Marble with Allegory in Gilt Bronze by Henri Chapu

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Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th … Read more Inkwell in red Griotte marble and gilt bronze representing an allegory of writing by Henri Chapu (1833-1891). This old 19th century inkstand is composed of a penholder hollowed out of the marble and two cups with their gilt bronze covers. The marble is enhanced by a decoration of gilded bronzes with laurel garlands, torus and buttons. The interior of the cups is made of translucent glass. In the center of the inkwell, a bas-relief in bronze with a black patina, finely sculpted, depicting a young nude woman, seated, holding a quill in her right hand and a manuscript in her left hand. This figure illustrating the allegory of writing is signed at the bottom right "Henri CHAPU". This piece has an attribution mark,
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