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Dominique Alonzo ormolu & onyx encrier inkstand

Late 19th/early 20th century, signed ''D Alonzo'' (d. 1930, France), centrally mounted with a bust of a woman in Renaissance style dress, flanked by a pair of hinged lidded inkpots, on a curved onyx base with utensil well, on short turned feet, 7'' H x 11.5'' W x 7'' D, est:$1000/2000

Condition report

Good condition overall. Metalwork nicely cast and chased. One inkpot possibly replaced, but well matched. Face very well rendered. With some rubbing and darkening to metal elements. Onyx with slight rubbing and small areas of chips - notably to front edge.