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A bronze sculpture with a dark patina depicting a Nubian man, dressed like a page or a servant, holding a cup used as a trinket dish.
The finely rendered figure stands on an ornate marble base, embellished with decorative moldings and resting on gilded bronze feet in the Rocaille style.
This type of object, both decorative and utilitarian, reflects the 19th-century Orientalist taste and was highly prized in bourgeois interiors as a trinket tray, card holder, or small display stand.
Fine quality casting and engraving, with a uniform antique patina.
Period:
19th century
Materials:
Patinated bronze, marble base, gilded bronze elements
Dimensions:
Height: 35 cm
Condition:
Good overall condition. *
Normal wear on the patina and base, slight signs of use.
A stable and decorative piece.
Ref: ULVERW5G1Y