Art Nouveau Figural Bronze Inkwell

Description:

Art Nouveau Figural Bronze Inkwell, early 20th century, formed as the bust of a scholar, possibly Dante, the well within the head, wearing head wrap extending down the front sides of the triangular base and becoming paw feet, the base cast to front with a seated nude male scribe, unpatinated, ht. 6 in.
Estimate $400-600

good, with minor age wear. lacking liner to well.