Inkwell - Napoleón III - Bronze
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Silver-plated bronze inkstand in the Napoleonic III style (1852–1870) with two symmetrical inkwells on a richly ornamented base, France, 22 cm wide, 6 cm tall, 21 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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This silver-plated bronze inkwell is a desk piece of great ornamental richness and technical refinement. Its design reflects the eclectic aesthetic characteristic of the Second French Empire, combining neobaroque and rococo influences with a taste for decorative exuberance.
Material and technique: Made of silvered bronze, with molded and embossed details that showcase meticulous craftsmanship. The patina and natural wear accentuate its antiquity and authenticity.
Composition: It features two symmetrical inkstands with decorated lids, arranged on a heavily ornamented base. The structure includes floral motifs, scrolls, and stylized vegetal elements, typical of the decorative repertoire of the period.
Back plaque: A central panel with a floral design, possibly a rose, stands out, flanked by scrolls that evoke leaves or petals, adding verticality and theatricality to the overall composition.
Functionality: In addition to its practical use as an ink container, this piece served a symbolic function, reflecting the status and refined taste of its owner.
The Napoleonic III style, prevalent between 1852 and 1870, is characterized by its eclecticism and its desire to revive historical styles with exuberant decorative flair. This inkstand embodies that spirit, blending the opulence of Baroque with the delicacy of Rococo, in a piece that would have adorned a bourgeois or aristocratic desk.
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Translated by Google TranslateThis silver-plated bronze inkwell is a desk piece of great ornamental richness and technical refinement. Its design reflects the eclectic aesthetic characteristic of the Second French Empire, combining neobaroque and rococo influences with a taste for decorative exuberance.
Material and technique: Made of silvered bronze, with molded and embossed details that showcase meticulous craftsmanship. The patina and natural wear accentuate its antiquity and authenticity.
Composition: It features two symmetrical inkstands with decorated lids, arranged on a heavily ornamented base. The structure includes floral motifs, scrolls, and stylized vegetal elements, typical of the decorative repertoire of the period.
Back plaque: A central panel with a floral design, possibly a rose, stands out, flanked by scrolls that evoke leaves or petals, adding verticality and theatricality to the overall composition.
Functionality: In addition to its practical use as an ink container, this piece served a symbolic function, reflecting the status and refined taste of its owner.
The Napoleonic III style, prevalent between 1852 and 1870, is characterized by its eclecticism and its desire to revive historical styles with exuberant decorative flair. This inkstand embodies that spirit, blending the opulence of Baroque with the delicacy of Rococo, in a piece that would have adorned a bourgeois or aristocratic desk.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
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Era
1400-1900
Material
Bronze
Model/ Name
Napoleón III
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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