Gilt-bronze and Marble Figural Inkstand

Description:

Gilt-bronze and Marble Figural Inkstand, France, late 19th/early 20th century, after Louis-Ernest Barrias, modeled bust of a young woman set on an irregular plinth and flanked by round inkwells, set on a shaped-marble base with a shallow tray at front, signed "E. Barrias," foundry mark "Susse Freres Editeurs Paris," ht. 9 1/2, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 9 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Retains glass inkwell liners, chip to one corner of marble.


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