Austrian Bronze Elephant-form Ink Stand

Description:

Austrian Bronze Elephant-form Ink Stand, 19th century, dark brown/black patination to a seated figure mounted atop an oval marble base, an inkpot with hinged cover mounted at one end, overall lg. 12 1/2, ht. to 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $400-600

Ivory tusks reglued, one possibly a replacement.


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