A Rococo inkwell depicting a goddess in the antique style, crafted in bronze with a brown patina, rests on a gilt bronze base decorated with rocaille motifs and foliate scrolls. It features two inkwell compartments. The lids of the inkwell compartments are chased with leaves. The dynamic and intricate work lends the object a beautiful sense of movement. The term "rocaille" originates from the mineral world and refers to small, irregularly shaped stones, rocks, and pieces of glass. Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier (1695-1750) was the first to use the term "rocaille" to define motifs inspired by irregularly or asymmetrically shaped shells. Once introduced into interior decoration, the shell motif experienced exceptional development.
Art Nouveau period
Circa: 1900
Dimensions: L:34cm, W:23cm, H:23cm.
Condition report : in very good overall condition, micro wear to the patina.
- Reference :
- 2983
- Availability :
- Item available
- Width :
- 34 (cm)
- Height :
- 23 (cm)
- Depth :
- 23 (cm)
- Era::
- 19th century, Art Nouveau
- Style::
- Rockery
- Materials:
- Gilded bronze
- Identify Exists:
- False
