ITEM NO. 15
Inkstand in Rosso Antico
Rosso Antico Marble with Gilt Bronze Decorations
Grand Tour – late 19th century (XIX)
The essence
A refined Grand Tour inkstand in Rosso Antico marble, enriched with gilt bronze mounts and created in the Neoclassical taste of the late nineteenth century. The composition combines the richness of its materials with an elegant decorative vocabulary inspired by classical antiquity.
The bronze ornaments, featuring allegorical and mythological motifs, harmonise with the deep tones of the marble, creating an object of remarkable balance and decorative presence. Originally intended for a study or representative library, the inkstand stands as a significant example of late nineteenth-century Grand Tour decorative arts.
Provenience
- Italian private collection.
Technical specifications
- Period
- Grand Tour – late 19th century (XIX)
- Dimensions
- H 20 x W 24 cm
- Material
- Rosso Antico Marble with Gilt Bronze Decorations
