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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 the sides, having two lidded inkwells flanking a central figure of the seated Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino, as sculpted by Michelangelo and known as “Il Pensieroso”.

French, circa 1860.

Dimensions

H: 12 in / 30.5 cm  |  W: 20 in / 51 cm  |  D: 8.5 in / 21.5 cm

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Condition report

Excellent condition

Stock number

10235
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  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
  • Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
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