Items Similar to "Conquest of Spain, " Extraordinary, Monumental Bronze Inkwell, Art Deco
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
"Conquest of Spain, " Extraordinary, Monumental Bronze Inkwell, Art Deco
About the Item
More of an indictment of the Spanish conquest of North America than a celebration, this quite extraordinary, large bronze inkwell depicts a Conquistador, holding sword and whip, seated above two bowed nude figures, clearly depicting Native and African Americans. Ironically, the nobility of the subjugated greatly exceeds that of the subjugator. Between the two nude figures are a pair of ink wells, complete with their original glass liners and bronze lids. The Conquistador figure lifts out to serve as an ink blotter. Although not signed, this is clearly an important piece, and was cast by the American Art Foundry, a company that was a contemporary of the Roman Bronze Works in early 20th century, New York.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2005
1stDibs seller since 2009
394 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Philadelphia, PA
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- Rare Bronze Paperweight Celebrating 500th Anniversary of Leipzig Univ, 1909By Max LangeLocated in Philadelphia, PADepicting two male nudes lifting a garland framing Medieval images of the two patron saints of Leipzig University -- St. Laurentius and John the Baptist -- this rare and beautiful br...Category
Antique Early 1900s German Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- "Automobile Club of Rhone, " Art Deco Bronze Desk Accessory, Talbot-LagoBy A. AugisLocated in Philadelphia, PAThis rare and striking desk accessory, consisting of a bas relief sculptural bronze plaque suspended above a bronze base, was sculpted by A. Augis for the Automobile Club of Rhone, a...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Desk Accessories
MaterialsBronze
- "Seahorse Letter Opener, " Rare, Beautiful Art Deco Bronze by VitelloBy VitelloLocated in Philadelphia, PARare and beautifully crafted, this Art Deco letter opener features a high relief seahorse on its handle and a wide, tapering blade, all in a gold-toned bronze. The sculptor was Vitello, a French artist who specialized in very fine bronze desk items...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Letter Openers
MaterialsBronze
- "The Kiss, " Romantic, Rare Bronze Inkwell/Pen Tray with Nudes and Aquatic MotifBy Otto StrandmanLocated in Philadelphia, PARare and striking, this large, bronze desk accessory, a combination inkwell and large pen tray, depicts nude male and female figures, shown at the crest of a wave, in the midst of a gentle kiss. This sculpture puts the couple in an aquatic setting, almost as if they are mermaid and merman, with the movement of water and the cresting of waves shown throughout the piece. The sculptor, Otto Strandman...Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Inkwells
MaterialsBronze
- "Flight, " Beautifully Carved Stone Paperweight with Dove and CloudsBy Brenda Putnam, Giuseppe BessiLocated in Philadelphia, PAHighly distinctive and unique, this cylindrical paperweight is decorated on its upper surface with exquisitely detailed sculptural relief: a dove in flight, shown flying over a cluster of clouds and the word "FLIGHT." Although it shows a beautiful bird, storied in mythology and literature, this sculpture also hints at the flight of man, and the curving sides of the piece are decorated with Art Deco geometric forms, sharply incised into the stone. The artist was Brenda Putnam, who used this same image for one side of her well-known bronze medal, also entitled "Flight", issued in 1941 by the Society of Medalists...Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Paperweights
MaterialsStone
- Highly Rare Art Deco Bronze Box, General Bronze CorporationLocated in Philadelphia, PACelebrating the formation of the General Bronze Corporation, this beautifully crafted bronze box was created in 1928. It is decorated with high-style Art Deco motifs on two sides, and with Italian Renaissance motifs...Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
You May Also Like
- Inkwell with Bronze Moose, Ashtray and Ink Dryer, Art Deco, EuropeLocated in Antwerp, BEStunning Art Deco Desk Set : An Early 20th Century Ink Set - Inkwell with a Bronze Moose or Elk on top, a large Ashtray and an Ink Dryer. It's a very l...Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- French Art Deco Bronze InkwellLocated in Los Angeles, CAThis is a top original Art Deco quality made desk piece. Besides an intricately decorated large pair of inkwell holders this work of beauty also comes with a pair of perfect size and shape, bronze handles. The lids of this rare collectable open and close perfectly too and the ink holders even come with the original, glass inkwells. Because of the design and because of its weight, this attractive Gothic desk piece stands very strong and firm on its feet. Also the marble pen holder...Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- Vienna Bronze Walrus InkwellLocated in New Orleans, LAWonderfully charming and boasting a high level of detail, this bronze walrus also serves as an inkwell. The incredible artistry of Viennese bronze work i...Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Other Inkwells
MaterialsBronze
- Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. CharlesBy C. CharlesLocated in Buenos Aires, OlivosArt Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped F...Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
- Gilt Bronze Goat Inkwell, circa 1875Located in New York, NYGilt bronze goat inkwell, circa 1875.Category
Antique 1870s Animal Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble BasesLocated in Barcelona, ESUnmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Measures: Sta...Category
20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
MaterialsMarble, Bronze
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Roman Bronze
Monumental Bronze
Extraordinary Objects
Spanish Deco
Art Deco Spain
Spanish Art Deco
Original Art Deco Bronze
Art Deco Spain Furniture
Pair Of Art Deco Bronze
Art Deco Spanish Furniture
Cast Bronze Deco
Large Art Deco Bronze
Art Deco Office Accessories
Vintage Art Deco Figures
Cast Bronze 1930
Bronze Figure Art Deco
Art Deco Bronze Figure
Art Deco Figural Bronze