Description: This is a 19th century French gilded bronze double inkwell on stand by Octave Georges Lelievre. The inkwell is double-sided and signed by the designer. It is made of bronze and has an antique look. ----------------------------------------------------------- Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE viewed as a compilation will/should show that the distortions and dark areas are from reflections and shadows as well as exaggerations. Light tarnishing is removable as well as any leftover Brasso overlooked from a cleaning years ago. This antique late 1800s Octave Lelievre, French Brass Double Inkwell. The four ½ inch feet are present, well attached and in good condition. The stands dimensions are 14 ¾ inches on the outside width & 5 ½ inch on the outside depth. From bottom of feet to height of inkwell hold is 4 ¼ inches. Terraced down to stands flat width and length of 3” by 12”. Description: This is a good-looking antique gilded bronze Double Inkwell with each exquisitely presenting bas- relief designs throughout, with inverted laurel wreaths on both sides of wells, (a symbol of honor), without monograms I might add. Removable glass ink bottles are superb. Smooth action hinged lids are adorned with acorn holds, top off their clean designs. These are interlocked by a pivoting, two-sided, front and rear braided banner that is suspended over the prominent signature O. Lelievre (Octave Georges Lelievre 1838 – 1919). The “stand” is highly polished with bas-reliefs positioned around the scrolled down perimeter as well. On the flat vertical edge there is some scuffing that stands out significantly more in the photos than real-life. The 4 four round feet as with everything else is stable as new. I am in no way an expert in this area, just an earnest fan with a couple more pieces of my antique desk collection to come. I do try to give a thorough description though. If you have any questions please ask, they should be answered in less than 24 hrs. The many photos are the principal part of the description. *Note: Lelievre was a well-respected French Designer/Artist, best known as a sculptor of bronze statues and home furnishings in the art nouveau genre. Susse Freres of Paris cast many of his bronzes. He also seemed to favor gilt patinas. But I believe this base may be brass because of the brilliant sheen with the upper portions bronze. Then-again I am not a metallurgist as obviously some of the venders here seem to be.
Price: 250 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-21T10:00:01.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Designer: Octave Georges Lelievre
Signed: Yes
Material: Bronze
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Date: Late 1800s
