Late 19th bronze,ormolu & marble inkstand of

A late 19thc fine quality ormolu & verde antico marble inkstand with a central bronze figure of a Classical sculptor admiring a sculpture.

The well defined sculptor is studying a sculpture of 'The Three Graces' that he has handcrafted. His tools are in a box behind him with a fragment of stone.

He stands on a central plinth which has the name G.PILON engraved on the front side. Either side of him are finely cast ormolu inkwells with laurel leaf decoration.

Infront of the inkwells & figure is a pen tray area.

This piece stands on four ormolu feet.

This piece is signed 'Injalbert' who was one of the most influential French sculptors. He won many awards & took part in many exhibitions of the period.

He was a versatile artist, his work ranging from heads & busts aswell as Classical & biblical groups.

This is a very finely cast piece of excellent quality & could either be used as an inkstand or purely as a decorative item.

Size:

Height: 14.5'' / 37.5cm

Width: 13.5'' / 35.5cm

Depth: 7.5'' / 20.5cm