Encrier de forme rectangulaire en acajou, bronze patiné et doré, cristal attribué à Martin Guillaune Biennais d'époque Empire A rectangular inkwell in mahogany with patinated and gilt-bronze mounts and crystal, attributed to Martin-Guillaume Biennais, first half of the 19th century Il présente deux godets et quatre portes plume, au centre un putto tenant une couronne de laurier, la base ouvre à deux petits tiroirs latéraux et présente des profils mythologiques. (petits manques, légères oxydations) It features two bowls and four feather-shaped handles; in the centre is a putto holding a laurel wreath; the base opens to reveal two small side drawers and is decorated with mythological motifs. (minor chips, slight tarnish), 21cm wide, 9cm deep, 24cm high (8in wide, 3 1/2in deep, 9in high). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing