A LOUIS XV STYLE PORCELAIN AND GILT-METAL MOUNTED INKSTAND
The central Cupid figure, German, late 18th Century, on a cartouche shaped Chinoiserie decorated lacquered base with inkwell and sander, naturalistic branches supporting flower-heads. 26.5cm wide
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£150 - £250
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Hammer price:
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£240 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition report:
The earlier German cupid figure with various chips, losses and repairs (notably to the front leg, corner of the hat and extremities). A flower head to the front spray is an obvious replacement, others with chips and and replacements and one loose to the candalbra arm.
Metal of the inkwell and sander is a little mis-shapen and bent to the outer edges. The cartouche base is worn and faded.
General wear tarnishing and abrasions commensurate with age and use.
