Louis XV-style bronze and onyx inkwell, late 19th century - Lot 78

Louis XV-style bronze and onyx inkwell, late 19th century A Louis XV-style desk inkwell, made during the Second Empire, in patinated and gilded bronze resting on two onyx plates with scalloped edges. The frame is adorned with rocaille scrollwork and topped by two patinated bronze putti seated around the central inkwell with a hinged lid. The piece rests on small curved feet integrated into the design. Marked “Déposé” on the underside of the base. Details: Period: Napoleon III era, second half of the 19th century; Style: Louis XV; Materials: patinated bronze, gilded bronze, and onyx; Length: 25 cm; Depth: 15 cm; Mark: “Déposé” on the base, Condition: signs of wear and original patina.