Nouveau Bronze Inkwell Boy Dressed as Snail

Nouveau Bronze Inkwell Boy Dressed as Snail

Nouveau Bronze Inkwell Boy Dressed as Snail

Description

Art-Nouveau-style inkwell in the shape of a young boy crawling on his stomach and wearing a snail costume, with antennae on his head and a shell on his back, bronze, possibly Austrian, ca. 1900s; unmarked. The shell incorporates a hinged lid, which conceals the ink reservoir.

Condition

Excellent overall, with areas of patination.

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Nouveau Bronze Inkwell Boy Dressed as Snail

Lot 0042

Estimate $1,500-$1,800Aug 10, 2009

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