Sale 7568
London
|
8 November 2007
Price realised
GBP 1,500
Estimate
A BRONZE INKWELL NORTH ITALIAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY The lid with finial in the form of a seated putto holding an open book; the body supported by three feet in the form of eagles; medium-brown patina with chocolate brown high points 6¾ in. (17.1 cm.) high
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