North Italian bronze caster (16th-17th century) - Inkstand with a figure of a youth and telamones.

North Italian bronze caster (16th-17th century) - Inkstand with a figure of a youth and telamones. 11 x 11 x h 22 cm. Lost-wax cast bronze, made in two parts, dark patina. Inkstand entirely made of lost-wax cast and patinated bronze. The main body, decorated with deep vertical fluting, is surmounted by a standing figure of a youth, rendered with naturalism in the pose and drapery of the garment. At the base, three kneeling figures of telamones support the body of the inkstand, resting on a three-pointed curvilinear base. This type falls within the production of writing desk objects widespread in Northern Italy between the 16th and 17th centuries, intended for study environments and appreciated today in decorative arts collecting. Condition report: Good condition, natural patina consistent with the period. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packaged. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which attests that the work does not belong to Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: on average 2-3 weeks from sending the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are generated with AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the work.