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Style: Renaissance Revival
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
By Severo Calzetta da Ravenna
Located in Miami Beach, FL
After a 16th century Venetian design, winged putti with taloned legs support a turned bronze inkwell covered with a lid decorated with masks and garla...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze Inkwell

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gilt Bronze and Onyx Inkwell Surmounted by Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici Constructed from a dished piece of onyx, raised on ormolu stepped feet with carrying handles to th...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici
19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici

19th Century French Ormolu & Onyx Inkwell with Michelangelo's Lorenzo de Medici

$7,537
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
Located in Paris, FR
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo
19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

19th Century Napoleon III Marble Inkwell Moses by Michelangelo

$3,594
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1890s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo
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Napoleon Bronze Sculpture Desk Inkwell, Signed Emile Pinedo

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H 12.8 in W 19.97 in D 10.63 in
19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted of brilliant doré bronze and fine brocatelle marble, this wonderful Napoleon III-period inkwell is as functional as it is beautiful. In a style reminiscent of Louis XV Rococo...
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19th Century French Bronze and Marble Inkwell

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H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
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1850s Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century

An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century

$2,800
H 1.25 in Dm 4 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell Depicting a bronze sleeping cherub lying on a gilt bronze settee, opening up to two ink holders. Details: Height – 4 in...
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Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Inkwell

$1,750
H 4 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Crystal and Bronze Mounumental Inkwell. Signed. Escalier de Cristal Paris.
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell
19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Inkwell

$6,500
H 6.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique letter rack, made of Black ebonized wood, with brown patinated brass trims. Made in the late Napoleon III period in France, around 1870-1880. Bombay shaped fron...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Brass

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III
19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

19th Century Wooden Letter Rack - Napoleon III

$503
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French brass inkwell, 19th century. 8 ¼ inches wide by 4 ¾ inches tall
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Brass

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century
French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

French Brass Inkwell, 19th Century

$480
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very nice quality French Japonisme Style inkwell Attributed to l'Escalier de Cristal, circa 1880 Resting on a diamond-shaped polychromed hand-painted porcelain tray representing l...
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Ormolu

19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal
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19th Century French Japonisme Inkwell attributed to L'Escalier de Cristal

$4,552
H 5.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful mid-19th century gilt bronze French inkwell. Measures: 6 1/2' wide by 4" deep by 4 3/4" tall.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Inkwell

$2,250
H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Egyptian-style inkwell was crafted in France during the reign of Napoleon III. The centerpiece of the inkwell features a depiction of the goddess Hathor. Front-facing and hiera...
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Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration
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Napoleon III Inkwell with Egyptian Inspiration

$6,469
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Alabastro marble and ormolu inkwell. The inkwell is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the beautiful Alabastro marble suppo...
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French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Inkwell
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$3,200
H 5.75 in W 12.25 in D 7.75 in
Important Napoleon III Lion Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Located in Montreal, QC
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1890s Italian Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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H 4.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Revival cast bronze inkwell displays incredible detail in abundance, with motifs revived during the Napoleon III period. Such desktop items were essential to any well-appointed home, and the more extravagant the better! This wonderful relic survives with its porcelain inkwell inserts...
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1870s French Antique Renaissance Revival Inkwells

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Inkwell
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H 6 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Renaissance Revival inkwells for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Renaissance Revival inkwells for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage inkwells created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance Revival inkwells made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for inkwells differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $950 and tops out at $3,235 while the average work can sell for $1,650.

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