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19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

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19th century black marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Our inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink pots and a penholder. Circa :1880 Dimension: W: 18.1 in, D: 8.7in, H: 12.2in. Dimension: L: 46cm, P: 22cm, H: 31cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Gilt,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall, in good condition, with small chips on the marble base.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 28361stDibs: LU2065323422612
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