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French Gilt Bronze Boy On Carved Marble Shell With Crab

About the Item

French 19th Century carved white Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab. Wonderful ring tray for bedside or even a soap dish. Or just a whimsical tabletop sculpture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful estate condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5080225906862

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