19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Painting His works are part of

His works are part of public collections in Amsterdam (Rijksmuseum)

Oxidation has significantly darkened the naked wood

Nice overall painting with some losses to the paint from contact with Riza

Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2" Width: 4 1/2" Depth: 3" Condition: In great age related condition

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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Inkwell by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) Painting His works are part ofWe are offering a very beautiful French Bronze inkwell by the master metalworker, and founder Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810 1892). The inkwell is classical revival with a figural finial of a bearded Greek man's head supported by three griffin feet with floral and other designs on the rest of the body of the inkwell. One looped handle serves as a stop for the lid of the inkwell, and a handle. The inside of the inkwell and lid are both gilt, and are in