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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

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

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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

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

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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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