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Antique Art Nouveau Inkwell, Signed Gaston Bigard, 1910s, France

$484.40
£363.08
€410
CA$665.48
A$742.94
CHF 389.29
MX$9,094.35
NOK 4,944
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Exceptional beautiful inkwell by the french artist and sculptor Gaston Bigard. Signed at the lid "BIGARD". Ceramic with authentic craquele lacquer and a brass lid with beautiful Art Nouveau design of flowers and leaves. France, around 1910.
  • Creator:
    Gaston Bigard (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Nice and cleaned condition with signs of age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Greven, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5419237947922

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