Sold for:
$474
$474
Paris Porcelain Figural Inkstand, France, 19th century, gold and enamel decorated, a reclining leopard set atop the tray surface set with fitted inkpot and sander, raised rococo foliate base, ht. 3 7/8 in. Light wear to the tip of the leopard's nose. The tray surface with a shallow 1/4" chip along the back edge of right hand well. Sander with heavy gilt rim wear and a rim chip which appears to have been partially ground down. Inkpot with the slightest 1/8" rim hairline, heavy wear to the gilt rim, and possibly having a cover at one time.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-10-24
