Altro - Inkwell - Porcelain

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Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau

Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.

Estimate € 150 - € 190
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Description from the seller

Refined antique inkwell with an integrated pen tray, made of fine Dresden porcelain, entirely hand-painted. The item features a lavish, undulating form in perfect Rococo style, enriched with rich gilded finishes and decorated with the famous polychrome floral motifs (Deutsche Blumen) typical of Saxon tradition. The upper lid is present and coordinated.
Under the base, the original mark of the celebrated designer Franziska Hirsch is clearly visible: the letter "H" surmounting the monogram with intertwined double "L" (Sevres style) and the inscription "Dresden". This specific mark certifies the piece’s authenticity and allows precise dating between 1896 and 1901.
Unfortunately, the ink bottle is missing.

Refined antique inkwell with an integrated pen tray, made of fine Dresden porcelain, entirely hand-painted. The item features a lavish, undulating form in perfect Rococo style, enriched with rich gilded finishes and decorated with the famous polychrome floral motifs (Deutsche Blumen) typical of Saxon tradition. The upper lid is present and coordinated.
Under the base, the original mark of the celebrated designer Franziska Hirsch is clearly visible: the letter "H" surmounting the monogram with intertwined double "L" (Sevres style) and the inscription "Dresden". This specific mark certifies the piece’s authenticity and allows precise dating between 1896 and 1901.
Unfortunately, the ink bottle is missing.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Designer/artist/maker
Altro
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7 cm
Width
20 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
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Object sold
Private

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