Items Similar to Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
$3,500
£2,645.57
€3,040.23
CA$4,873.73
A$5,421.82
CHF 2,842.19
MX$66,253.36
NOK 36,191.71
SEK 34,069.49
DKK 22,694.13
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand.
Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chisled and sculpted gilded bronze, mounted with an exceptionally executed patinated bronze portrait bust sculpture of Moliere (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, 1622-1673), over socle marked MOLIERE, flanked by recessed inkwell pots, having a pen tray embellished with repousse ornamentation, ornate scrolling fiolate openwork raised gallery, elegantly rising on stylized scroll feet. Signed, verso marked J.F.
Provenance / Acquisition:
A prominent Palm Beach, FL private estate collection.
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery; Austin, Texas. Fine Spring Antiques & Luxury Estates catalog.
Dimensions: (approx)
8" High, 13" Wide, 8.5" Deep, 9lbs
Larger size and proportions, with its luxurious styling, brilliant gilded finish, and sophisticated sculptural silhouette, this remarkable antique is sure to be the highlight of any desk!
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent antique condition.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977230921772
About the Seller
4.8
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2013
1stDibs seller since 2021
292 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Forney, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllFrench Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand).
G...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
Period French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Japanese Lacquer Chinoiserie Inkwell Tray
By Vernis Martin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 300 year old Louis XV (1715-1774) period French gilt bronze ormolu mounted Japanned encrier (inkwell or inkstand)
Paris, France, circa 1750, exceptionally executed in Louis 14th exotic far-east Japanesque / Chinoiserie oriental styling, popular at the time due to the rise in trade with China and Japan throughout the 18th century, Parisian Vernis Martin lacquer work, decorated with lavish Rocaille elements, having three inkwells fitted with glass jar inserts and ornate fiolated acorn finial covers, on a black lacquer cartouche shaped tray with roster...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Rococo Baroque Gilt Pedestal Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A 19th century Italian late Baroque elaborately carved giltwood pedestal stand from the estate of legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens.
Exceptionally executed, exotic...
Category
Antique 19th Century Baroque Pedestals
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Italian Gilded Putti Pedestal Table Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A hand carved antique Italian gilded putti decorated pedestal table or stand. Exquisitely handcrafted in the early 20th century, having a circular top, ra...
Category
Early 20th Century Pedestals
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and very fine French gilt-bronze mounted vitrine / display case table with elegant silk tufted interior, having a high quality solid wood frame, exquisitely finished in l...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Tables
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
By Jacques Dubois
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection! A most impressive and very fine quality vintage Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid bureau plat.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the manner of important...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
You May Also Like
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Encrier Desk Stand
Located in Staffordshire, GB
French Tulipwood Desk Stand with Gilt Bronze Rococo style surround, a winged cherub sits holding floral garlands whilst looking over a Sevres style porcelain hand painted plaque of ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Inkwell Signed Van De Voorde
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 6 1/2 in Width: 15 3/4 in Depth: 9 in
This antique French Louis XV style bronze ormolu inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at the photos prov...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Brass Antique Engraved and Signed Inkwell Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century small French antique engraved brass Inkwell in Louis XV style signed in the bottom in very good authentic condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells
Materials
Brass
French Empire Steel And Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire (19th Century) steel inkwell with gilt bronze trim with four original glass inserts and a side drawer.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Inkwells
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze Louis XV style inkwell, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Late 19th Century Gilded Ormolu Rococo Style Inkwell by Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu inkwell Rococo influenced inkwell, having scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, two lidded inkwells, signed; Millet, Paris
Mais...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
More Ways To Browse
Gold Gilt Stand
Desk Sculptures
Ornate Desk
French Antique Furniture Auctions
Antique Palm Stand
Austin Office Furniture Used
Portrait Of Louis Xv
Antique Ormolu Tray
Antique Furniture Austin
Bust Of Louis Xv
French Inkstand
Bronze Inkstand
F J Gallery
Gilt Bronze Encrier
Glass Pen Holder
Antique Metal Inkwell
Green Inkwell
Sterling Silver Pen