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Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and Buck, on a Base of Bronze Bulls, 1850
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Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and Buck, on a Base of Bronze Bulls, 1850

19th century
Description

Gorgeous and unusual Grand Tour bronze inkwell resting on a circular marble base. The body of the inkwell has a tripod base with taurine legs and large bulls heads in a trio. Aloft the finial of the lid is a Young Bacchus feeding a goat a punnet of grapes.

Very fine work, notice the details in the hair and the eyes of the bull heads. The casting and finishing are very fine and indicative of 19th century Italian craftsmanship.

Dated to c. 1850. The patina and quality are indicative of the age.

Excellent antique condition, chip on the marble base, patina on the bronze commensurate with age. Please carefully regard all photos.

18 cm in height

981 g

Shipping is included in the price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.

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SA975815
Description
Gorgeous and unusual Grand Tour bronze inkwell resting on a circular marble base. The body of the inkwell has a tripod base with taurine legs and large bulls heads in a trio. Aloft the finial of the lid is a Young Bacchus feeding a goat a punnet of grapes.
fig 1. Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and buck, on a base of Bronze Bulls, 1850
fig 1. Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and Buck, on a Base of Bronze Bulls, 1850

Very fine work, notice the details in the hair and the eyes of the bull heads. The casting and finishing are very fine and indicative of 19th century Italian craftsmanship.

Dated to c. 1850. The patina and quality are indicative of the age.

Excellent antique condition, chip on the marble base, patina on the bronze commensurate with age. Please carefully regard all photos.

18 cm in height

981 g

Shipping is included in the price.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA975815
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and buck, on a base of Bronze Bulls, 1850
Bronze Grand Tour Inkwell of Young Bacchus and buck, on a base of Bronze Bulls, 1850
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