A French Neo-Grec ormolu and patinated-bronze ecritoire

CIRCA 1870

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A French Neo-Grec ormolu and patinated-bronze ecritoire
Circa 1870
Surmounted by a bust of Demosthenes on laurel-cast plinth, flanked by covered inkwells cast in relief with lions, the shaped green felt-lined pen-tray with an engine-turned candlearm to each end
12½in. (31.8cm.) high; 20¾in. (52.8cm.) wide

Lot Essay

The Athenian statesman Demosthenes is recognized as the greatest of ancient Greek orators. He is responsible for rousing Athens to oppose both Philip of Macedonia and his son Alexander the Great. Demosthenes' speeches provide scholars with valuable information on the political, social, and economic life of 4th-century Athens.

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