Art Nouveau - Desk set - Dans le style Ferdinand Barbedienne - Bronze

Exceptional gilded bronze desk inkstand
Art Nouveau style – circa 1900-1910
Superb inkwell and catchall tray with naturalist floral decor, of rare elegance and finely chiseled craftsmanship of remarkable finesse.
Entirely crafted in solid bronze, it features an undulating surface with smooth, flowing curves, decorated with poppies and stylized foliage in the purest spirit of Art Nouveau.
In the center, the inkstand itself is topped with a lid featuring a flower-shaped handle, itself richly carved with petals and leaves.
The original glass beaker is present, with slight old imperfections on the upper rim (visible in the photographs), which do not diminish the majesty of the piece and testify to its authentic history.
Features :
Material: Bronze
Decor: Poppies and floral motifs in bas-relief.
Numbered 3436 under the base (workshop or edition numbering)
Dimensions: Length 27 cm – Depth 22 cm – Height 7 cm
Condition: Very good overall condition, with a warm original patina and slight imperfections in the original glass (consistent with age and use).
An ideal collectible piece for an exceptional office, a refined library, or any interior seeking the timeless elegance of the Belle Époque.
Provenance: French private collection.