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Northern Italian, in 16th century style — Italie du Nord, dans le style du XVIe siècle, Encrier en forme de grotesque
Northern Italian, in 16th century style

Italie du Nord, dans le style du XVIe siècle, Encrier en forme de grotesque

A Northern Italian bronze inkwell in grotesque form, crafted in 16th-century style with a dark brown patina. The piece exemplifies Renaissance decorative arts and functional luxury objects.

Medium
bronze, dark brown patina
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Tableaux, Dessins, Sculptures 1300-1900

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $600 – $800

Lot 27

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Northern Italian, in 16th century style, Italie du Nord, dans le style du XVIe siècle, Encrier en forme de grotesque

A Northern Italian bronze inkwell in grotesque form, crafted in 16th-century style with a dark brown patina. The piece exemplifies Renaissance decorative arts and functional luxury objects.

Medium
bronze, dark brown patina
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Northern Italian, Grotesque Design, Inkwell, 16th Century Style, Renaissance